Coming Next: A Senate Deal On Immigration
The Senate looks like it’s about ready to take up a bipartisan immigration reform package.
The Background Check Deal: Grandstanding Or Good Idea?
The Manchin/Toomey proposal on background checks isn’t perfect, but it isn’t horrible either.
The Odd Politics Of The GOP’s Gun Control Filibuster
The GOP’s decision to filibuster the Senate Gun Control Bill doesn’t make a lot of political sense.
Judging Presidents (and Thinking about Institutions)
Because sometimes poorly contructed observations can set a fellow to writing.
Federal Judge Voids FDA Rule Barring Minors From “Morning After” Pill
A Federal Judge has stepped into a Culture War minefield, but that doesn’t mean he’s wrong.
One Congressman’s Fate Demonstrates What’s Wrong With The GOP
One Virginia Republican Member of Congress recently got a lesson in what going against the GOP’s hyperpartisan atmosphere feels like.
FAA May End Stupid Electronic Device Restrictions
Passengers may soon be able to use approved electronic devices during all phases of airplane flights.
A DOMA Confrontation was Inevitable
DOMA’s trip to SCOTUS was practically baked into the legislation.
The GOP’s Gay Marriage Problem
When it comes to same-sex marriage, the GOP finds itself on the horns of a dilemma.
Rand Paul’s Fatally Flawed Immigration Reform Plan
Senator Rand Paul has stepped into the immigration debate, but his plan is less than desirable.
Washington Examiner Newspaper Closing, Becoming Weekly Magazine
The Washington Examiner, which for a while became the conservative alternative to the Washington Post, is ceasing daily publication to become a conservative alternative to The Hill.
White House: Unlocking A Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be A Crime
The White House is backing an effort to overturn a bizarre ruled recently enacted by the Library of Congress
Institutions 101 and the Sequester
Institutional dynamics in the US constitutional system are the key to undertstanding our current predicament.
Political Momentum For Gun Control Measures Appears To Be Stalling
The post-Newtown momentum for gun control has slowed significantly.
Republicans Not Giving Up On Electoral College Allocation Schemes
Republicans at the state level are still trying to cook the books in the Electoral College
The GOP’s Problems Aren’t Just About “Messaging”
The GOP isn’t going to solve it’s problems solely by concentrating on “messaging.”
952 Days Since Congress Passed Major Law
t’s been more than two-and-a half years since the United States passed major legislation.
No, Madison was not an Advocate of the Original Design of the Senate (17th Amendment Repeal Edition)
If one is going to worship at the alter of original intent, it might be useful to know a bit of history.
US Government Can Kill Citizens But Not Strip Their Citizenship
It’s easier for your government to kill you than strip you of your citizenship.
Polls Find Majority Support For Path To Citizenship For Illegal Immigrants
A positive political climate for immigration reform.
Presidential Killing Powers Need Checks and Balances
“Killing Americans,” my latest for The National Interest, has posted.
Bipartisan Senate Group Reaches Immigration Deal
A good start toward solving a long standing problem.
McConnell And Reid Reach Filibuster Deal
Once again, the filibuster survives. Nobody should be surprised.
Pentagon Opens All Combat Roles to Women
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta ordered a lifting of the ban on women in ground combat.
40 Years Later, Roe v. Wade Enjoys Majority Support
40 years after Roe v. Wade, support for the decision is still strong, but the effort to restrict it continues apace.
