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Our republic is under stress. So much so, in fact, that if you’re not worried about its future, you probably haven’t been paying attention. What
Want to Help the World? Commit to Resolve Conflict
In a world riven by tension, one skill stands above all others: the ability to resolve conflict. It is the paramount challenge of our time.
The Indispensable Craft of the Politician
For the most part, we Americans value expertise. We want our physicians to possess knowledge and experience. We want our lawyers to know the law
Congress Fails at its Job, But Does it Care?
We’re at a watershed moment in American political history. Our Congress — I’m talking about the people’s body, the institution created by our founders, and
Where To Start? Fix the Budget Process
You could choose any number of marquee dilemmas to illustrate how broken Congressional politics has become. Guns, Russian interference, climate change — Americans want progress
What to Look For in a Politician
Have you already made up your mind about how you’re going to vote — at least by party — in this year’s important mid-term elections?
One of the quirks of life in Washington, D.C., is that pretty much the only people who don’t refer to lobbyists by that name are,
When Watching the Debate on Taxes, Remember the Debt
As Republicans in Congress move forward on their tax plan, it’s worth remembering one thing: whatever the legislative particulars, keep your eye on the plan’s
I’ve been reminded recently of the old cowboy song, “Home on the Range.” You know the line, “Where never is heard a discouraging word”? That
Why Bipartisanship is Necessary
Back in March, two young members of Congress from Texas, Beto O’Rourke and Will Hurd, became brief Internet celebrities. Unable to fly back to Washington,