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Historic dysfunction may well be the credo of American politics in the 21st century. Congress appears hopelessly gridlocked. Pundits have run out

On Tuesday, the United States will hold its 117th biennial federal election to fill seats in the House of Representatives and Senate,

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing on September 18th reverberated throughout the nation and our institutions.  Mourners congregated at the Supreme Court immediately

The Supreme Court vacancy created by Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing has thrust the Senate’s constitutional confirmation function into an already chaotic 2020

Reports emerged yesterday of a plan among House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members to oust Speaker Pelosi via a “motion to vacate the chair.” This

How should we understand the fire this time?  In the wake of the police murder of George Floyd, a movement has re-ignited

At the end of season one of the popular HBO comedy series Veep, a panicked staffer from the Vice President’s office hurriedly

The pandemic has disrupted many things, including voting, the practice of democracy itself. As state primaries go by and the country gears

In politics, we often learn the lesson of the last time.  Our current economic troubles prompt comparison to previous episodes, particularly the

In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, three major bills were passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump in

Amid a growing pandemic where social interaction could threaten health, many questions have been raised about the continuity of operations on Capitol

Welcome to appropriations season on Capitol Hill.  With the President’s budget officially submitted last month it is now up to Congress to

“Polarization” is used as a near blanket explanation for anything political, from congressional dysfunction and lack of compromise to disdain for the

The dawning of a new decade brings the expected retrospectives. While algorithms compute our most listened-to songs and pundits connect the latest

Women’s representation has made significant gains in politics. Women are major contenders for the Presidency and are increasingly winning office at the