ICYMI: #Resistance and the crisis of authority in American politics
James Wallner writes in the Library of Law & Liberty: “When Leandra English, former chief of staff to the former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, asked a… Read More
Rep. John Ratcliffe On the Separation of Powers Restoration Act
Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-TX) Separation of Powers Restoration Act was introduced early this year. Unlike some bills, the act’s title precisely encapsulates its purpose: restoring the power disparity… Read More
Congress’s Death Is Greatly Exaggerated
By Matt Glassman Lamenting the underperformance of Congress has a long history in American public life. Nineteenth century cartoonists portrayed Congress in terms familiar to modern observers: dysfunctional, corrupt,… Read More
Should Members of Congress Get DC Housing Stipends?
Benjamin Freed writes in the Washingtonian: “Both the United Kingdom and France give members of their parliaments allowances for capital-area housing. British MPs, who earn base annual… Read More
Why We Do Not Need a More Powerful Presidency
Casey Burgat and Kevin Kosar write in Washington Monthly: “Once upon a time, we had a legislative branch that could help govern. The House and Senate had long-serving leaders… Read More
The Perils of Potent Congressional Leadership
Source: https://jebkinnison.com/ Matt Glassman, formerly of the Congressional Research Service and soon-to-be at the Government Affairs Institute, writes: “[T]he Wilsonian model of congressional reform is a dream scenario for… Read More
Rep. Darin LaHood On Creating a Congress of Tomorrow
Rep. Darin LaHood, D-Il, writes at the Ripon Forum: “Simply put, the body “of the People,” voted in “by the People,” is not working “for the People.” “So what… Read More
ICYMI: Rep. Isakson Introduces Biennial Budgeting Bill
Rep. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga, writes at the Ripon Forum: “Over the last 37 years, since 1980, Congress has passed all 12 annual appropriations bills on time only twice. Too… Read More
ICYMI: Coequal or Co-opted? How Congress Can Restore Its Rightful Role in Government
Former Rep. Mickey Edwards (R-OK) writes at the Ripon Forum: “The problem is long-standing and difficult: it often appears that many members of Congress have no clue as to… Read More
Only Congress Can Save Itself
James Wallner writes at the Library of Law & Liberty: “Restoring the Constitution’s institutional foundation, though, requires that all branches take an active part. Congress, the executive, and… Read More