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The Other Queen of the Tea Party: Michele Bachmann’s Recent Rise

Sarah Palin may not be been the only woman in line for the GOP nomination.

Decision 2012: Handicapping the Hopefuls with Danny Hayes

In January, I talked to Professor Danny Hayes at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University’s School of Public Affairs about...

Weighing In: Giffords And Guns

Update concerning the Congresswoman: Fortunately, Rep. Giffords has continued her miraculously speedy recovery, and is starting rehab. We can only continue to hope and...

Marijuana From A to Z: Politics of Stupidity

Legalization of the oft-stigmatized drug is the only option. I was eating an absolutely delectable meal at the dining hall several nights ago, minding my...

After 36 Years, Christopher Dodd of Connecticut Retires From the Senate

After a Long Career, Dodd Says "Goodbye" Senator Dodd (D), Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and longest serving Senator in Connecticut’s history, left...

Reevaluating the Death Penalty

A look at the future of capital punishment in America

Voting Rights: Earned or Entitled?

Suffrage for non-citizens raises fundamental questions

Left Behind

Liberal frustration with Obama’s politics-as-usual

Primary Reform: Roadblocks to Change

Why the current primary system, imperfect as it is, is here to stay

Turning Towards Newt

How Gingrich should navigate the 2012 presidential election