Speculation rises, as pundits predict what the 116th Congress will accomplish over the next two years. Some say a divided government means only more more gridlock is on the way. … READ MORE
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Lame Duck Congress: An Explainer
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s back to work they go. The midterms are over (well almost) and the parties are fighting out who will be in charge of their … READ MORE
Both Parties are Drawing the Wrong Lessons from the Midterms
The results of last week’s election—in which Democrats gained control of the House and Republicans expanded their majority in the Senate—are already causing tribal partisans to see what they wish … READ MORE
Death and Tax Dollars
When you are dealing with an enterprise as large as the federal government, mistakes in payments are bound to happen, but at what point does a preventable mistake become negligence? … READ MORE
Political Enemies Will Have to Work Together to Save the Republic
This morning, millions of Americans are wondering what the new Congress will be able to accomplish now that Democrats control the House while Republicans control the Senate. The country is … READ MORE
A Look At America’s Future Voter
Since the mid-1800s, Americans have embraced the two party system. Republicans and Democrats battling for political power every two, four, and six years. But before the time of the two … READ MORE
Where is the Hulu and Netflix of Politics?
If you’ve read or watched the news in the past few years, you might think the country is completely divided in two. But, if you’ve conversed with any number of … READ MORE
The Only Preexisting Condition That Matters: The High Cost of Healthcare
There’s been a lot of political noise, much of it amplified by the media, heading into the November elections about healthcare and the two party’s stances on the issue. As … READ MORE