Bolling: Compromise Is the Essence of Democracy
The Founders wisely designed the system to promote moderation, not extremism. In fact, they feared political partisanship and extremism.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Thursday, May 2, 2024
Current 118th Congress saw its lowest-ever approval rating in April; Ballotpedia and Decision Desk HQ partner to offer real-time local election results coverage; preemption plays out with marijuana in TX in the latest episode of ‘On the Ballot.’
View From the Editor’s Desk: Hope
Thoughts on several current news articles that crossed my desk this week
Bolling: Let’s Talk About Book Bans
While I may or may not agree with every decision these school boards have made as it relates to individual titles, I don’t really have a problem with them removing books that they feel violate community standards.
U.S. House Schedule for Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The House will meet at 10am. Agenda.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Fewer state legislative incumbents retiring than in previous years; what the major party presidential nominees said about abortion in 2016, 2020, and 2024; candidate filing deadlines scheduled for the next two weeks
Bolling: Too Little, Too Late
When the first protest tent went up on university campuses, the arrests should have started.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Tuesday, April 30, 2024
States enact fewer election-related bills this year than last, more than in 2020; May 7 GOP primary for Indiana’s 8th CD; Milwaukee judge rules in favor of city’s body camera video release policy
U.S. House Schedule for Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The House will meet at 10am for legislative business. Agenda.
Bill Barr’s Flip-Flop
I can live with policy differences. But someone willing to subvert the peaceful transfer of power, who lied about the 2020 election being stolen, who has made threats against those he disagrees with, is a danger to society and our republic.