The figure of the political outsider has never been hotter in American politics, a trend that predictably corresponds with the longest period of historically low levels of trust in government. According to the Pew Research Center, only 19% of America...
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The figure of the political outsider has never been hotter in American politics, a trend that predictably corresponds with the longest period of historically low levels of trust in government. According to the Pew Research Center, only 19% of America...
“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 State Representative Brian Egolf (D-47). While the hangings on the walls might suggest that New Mexico has becom...
“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 State Representative Brian Egolf (D-47). While the hangings on the walls might suggest that New Mexico has becom...
The past two presidential elections have highlighted the demographic problems the GOP faces on the national stage. Defeat in 2012 showed Republicans that relying on a shrinking base of aging white voters is not the recipe for victory in today’s Ame...
The past two presidential elections have highlighted the demographic problems the GOP faces on the national stage. Defeat in 2012 showed Republicans that relying on a shrinking base of aging white voters is not the recipe for victory in today’s Ame...
Although they forced the government into a partial shutdown, Tea Partiers still failed to strip the Affordable Care Act of funding – not that they thought they would. The coalition’s “fool’s errand,” however, successfully turned congres...
Although they forced the government into a partial shutdown, Tea Partiers still failed to strip the Affordable Care Act of funding – not that they thought they would. The coalition’s “fool’s errand,” however, successfully turned congres...
If Congress did nothing else effectively in October, it served as a fantastic nicotine patch (metaphorically speaking) for my Breaking Bad withdrawal. This week, the Economist compared the Tea Party’s shutdown antics to “a type of self-affirming ...
If Congress did nothing else effectively in October, it served as a fantastic nicotine patch (metaphorically speaking) for my Breaking Bad withdrawal. This week, the Economist compared the Tea Party’s shutdown antics to “a type of self-affirming ...
The media likes narratives, probably because the public likes narratives. The media has been trying to shoehorn the three ongoing scandals at the White House – Benghazi, the IRS, and the Associated Press subpoenas – into a coherent story about th...
The media likes narratives, probably because the public likes narratives. The media has been trying to shoehorn the three ongoing scandals at the White House – Benghazi, the IRS, and the Associated Press subpoenas – into a coherent story about th...
John Locke, portrait from Library of Congress and WikiMedia Commons This week, I wanted to go back to the 9th grade, when, as is custom in North Carolina, I took civics class. In 9th grade civics, we talk about basic political philosophy. One top...
John Locke, portrait from Library of Congress and WikiMedia Commons This week, I wanted to go back to the 9th grade, when, as is custom in North Carolina, I took civics class. In 9th grade civics, we talk about basic political philosophy. One top...
Last month, the British bank HSBC reached a record $1.92 billion settlement with US authorities over accusations of criminal activity at the bank. This activity included moving money for Iran and helping launder money for Mexican drug cartels. HSBC, ...
Last month, the British bank HSBC reached a record $1.92 billion settlement with US authorities over accusations of criminal activity at the bank. This activity included moving money for Iran and helping launder money for Mexican drug cartels. HSBC, ...