SocietyCommentary
What History Teaches Us About Civility
Alexandra Hudson adapted the following excerpt from her new book, “The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves,” which was released today…. Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Alexandra Hudson’s Cure for Incivility
At a time when America faces innumerable challenges, Alexandra Hudson wants her fellow citizens to focus on something only they can control: civility toward others…. Read More
PoliticsAnalysis
The Job Ahead for Next House Speaker
The removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House of Representatives on Tuesday was historic, but now it’s time to talk about the… Read More
PoliticsNews
Scalise Announces Speaker Bid, While Hern Privately Gauges Support for Bid
Update: Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has officially announced he’s running to be the next House speaker. Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Speaker McCarthy Has Been Ousted as House Speaker. So What Happens Next?
A political earthquake happened Tuesday night. The fallout from Saturday’s unsatisfying status quo budget deal came swiftly as the House voted to oust the speaker in the… Read More
PoliticsNews
House Votes to Oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position Tuesday afternoon. Eight Republicans and all Democrats present voted to remove McCarthy. “The office of speaker… Read More
PoliticsNews
Rep. Kevin McCarthy Elected Speaker of the House
Rep. Kevin McCarthy has been elected as speaker of the House after a historic fifteen rounds of voting over four days. McCarthy, who previously served… Read More
News
Conservatives React to Boehner’s Immigration Comments
House Speaker John Boehner lampooned his Republican colleagues over their unwillingness to take on immigration reform during an appearance yesterday in his Ohio district. “Here’s… Read More
News
Speaker of the House: Speaking Up
Recently, The Washington Post reported that Representative Eric Cantor (R–VA) seems to be taking steps that would position him to become the next Speaker of… Read More
News
The House Cloakroom: Oct. 26 – 30
House Analysis – Questions remain as to whether Speaker Pelosi and her leadership team are able to whip up the necessary votes to pass a… Read More
Live Blogging Pelosi’s Press Conference
She starts off announcing her honory degree from John Hopkins, and then announces the good news of raising taxes on all Americans and killing jobs… Read More
