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The Filibuster: A Recipe for Continued Gridlock
The 113th United States Congress has earned the dubious distinction of the least popular in recent history. As recently as August 2014,...
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Sep 22, 20145 min read


There’s Still a Swing in New Mexico’s Step
“You see homes in New Mexico where you have a crucifix and a picture of JFK on the wall, and now, President Clinton,” says New Mexico...
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Aug 25, 20149 min read


Obamacare and the Long-Lasting Effects of Short-Term Politics
When people do hold opinions about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), they tend to be strong ones. The ACA, more...
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Oct 24, 20136 min read


Searching for Scandal, While Good Government Withers
The media likes narratives, probably because the public likes narratives. The media has been trying to shoehorn the three ongoing...
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May 17, 20133 min read


We the Polarized People…
As Election Day approaches, it’s easy to despair that we live in an era of unprecedented political polarization. But take heart: this is...
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Oct 29, 20124 min read
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