The news these days is rife with stories about officials being accused of “weaponizing” the federal government for political purposes. Ironically, most of these stories have their genesis in hyper-partisan politics. For example, here is what House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had to say about the Department of Justice (DOJ): “If you are the president’s leading political…
Make no mistake—the fentanyl epidemic in the United States is a problem that is real, serious, and getting worse over time. Given the hyper-partisan approach that dominates America’s policymaking, Republicans have placed primary blame on Joe Biden and the Democrats. Today we’ll apply some research and analysis to gain a deeper understanding of the fentanyl…
In prior posts I have lamented that America is deeply divided, exploring in particular how the media has exacerbated the problem. I have concluded that our current situation is a “no win” not only for the country, but also for Republicans, Democrats, and citizens in general. I promised to explore what we need to do…
I believe that the way we practice politics in this country is a major reason why Americans are divided, angry, and frustrated. What I dub as the “hyper-partisan, blame game rubric” has, in recent years, become the predominant way we make policy and govern. The harm goes beyond sewing division and anger, as our elected…