America enters 2021 still in the grip of a pandemic. One of the reasons coronavirus continues to burrow ever deeper into our society is the attack on science has succeeded; sufficient numbers […]
ICYMI: We must stop destroying our institutions
America enters 2021 still in the grip of a pandemic. One of the reasons coronavirus continues to burrow ever deeper into our society is the attack on science has succeeded; sufficient numbers […]
We must stop destroying our institutions
America enters 2021 still in the grip of a pandemic. One of the reasons coronavirus continues to burrow ever deeper into our society is the attack on science has succeeded; sufficient numbers […]
Orthodoxy
If there is one consistent tenet to our political nonsense these days, it’s the idea that we should be independent thinkers who must agree with the prevailing political wisdom. But the wisdom […]
The United Kingdom 2018 is Russia 1917
The Globe and Mail examines why “hard” and “soft” Brexit forces inside the United Kingdom have set up a destructive relationship that might be comparable to what was on display in Russia […]
Demonizing the other: An easy “trap” to fall into
I’m in Washington through Jan. 21, serving as a faculty leader for The Washington Center’s 2017 Inauguration Seminar. It’s a fascinating faculty development opportunity for my colleagues and me. My role is […]
A few takeaways from a two-week academic seminar
Now it’s time to assess and process. Two weeks of guest speakers, site visits, readings, and conversations came to a close yesterday as The Washington Center‘s academic seminar ended. Washington insiders ranging […]
White House to Congressional Republicans: Immigration is now yours
Politico reports that President Obama is willing to take a step back on talking immigration so as to give Congressional Republicans the chance to get a bipartisan deal done. While Obama is […]
Too much bipartisanship in Washington?
With terms such as “gridlock” and “overly partisan” part of the daily lexicon in Washington (and beyond the Beltway), it might seem surprising that anyone thinks there is too much bipartisanship in […]
What does bipartisanship look like?
The initial day of the “Inside Washington 2014” academic seminar hosted by The Washington Center examined in broad strokes how bipartisanship does — or does not — exist in the nation’s capital. […]
Can you name America’s two most influential private clubs?
Former Oklahoma Rep. Mickey Edwardsaddressed students attending The Washington Center‘s Republican National Convention academic seminar and Leadership in Communications program this morning, offering a fascinating discussion of America’s political parties and process. […]
What? You were expecting the presidential campaigns to be filled with meaningful, adult conversations?
What would ever make you think that, considering both parties much prefer nonsensical drivel and name calling? But good news, America. We have only 85 or so days until the election. And […]
