The Particles of Confederation
The federalization of state politics
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Breaking Down The Super Committee
The HPR's team of US writers debates the various divisions plaguing the Select Committee on Deficit Reduction.
The Vocal Minority
Many lawmakers realize that the people that donate to them see "tax" as a dirty word.
The Bank Bailout in Perspective
Was the despised but ultimately profitable TARP program a success?
Another Slice? Asking for More
If there’s one thing that the New York Times and Sarah Palin can agree on, it’s that Congress is full of money-grubbing crooks.
Guy Cecil and Robby Mook
The executive directors of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Ross Svenson on Leaving NCLB Behind
The much criticized No Child Left Behind Act may be on its way out. Ross Svenson analyzes a new education bill that could fix the problems of NCLB and gain the support of both parties. Read the full article at the Harvard Political Review.
Leaving NCLB Behind: A New Foundation in Education Reform
A bill in the Senate has the potential to shake education reform from its "No Child Left Behind" stagnation.
Frank Mace on the Trouble with the Tea Party
Frank Mace delves into the real problem with the Tea Party in a recent post for the Harvard Political Review. Intransigent ideology threatens the health of the Republican Party and has counterproductive effects on the nation’s financial predicament. Tea Party members of Congress must be willing to compromise if they actually want to put America on the path to financial [...]
Harvard Political Review Interviews Dr. Thomas Woods, Jr.
The Harvard Political Review’s own Naji Filali was fortunate enough to interview the prominent libertarian Dr. Thomas Woods, Jr., a senior fellow of the Ludwig von Mises Institute and a New York Times bestselling author. Woods discusses everything from his time at Harvard to states’ rights. Read the full article at the Harvard Political Review.
Doing Clips
Harleen Gambhir shares a quick look at major headlines gathered from her internship with the Center for American Progress.
Senate Thinks Smart About Debt Ceiling Resolution; House Prefers Politics
Breaking down the budget debate: the good, the bad, and the impracticable
