US Congress
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Purple State Extremism? How Two-Party States Polarize
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Many Americans believe national politics are more polarized than ever. The common narrative is that Americans increasingly self-segregate their neighborhoods, media consumption, and even dating lives along partisan lines. This self-sorting creates enclaves of like-minded Americans — “red” and “blue” neighborhoods, counties, and states. As a result, voters elect politically…
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‘All Countries Have a Stake’: Dr. Kennette Benedict Talks Nuclear Security and Global Responsibility
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People and nations worldwide cannot be assured of their safety as long as nuclear warheads remain ready for launch. How do we address the unspeakable dangers of nuclear war in today’s political climate? Dr. Kennette Benedict speaks about current and future nuclear security considerations in light of global responsibility and…
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Expiring Budgets and Spending Sprees: The Cost of Use-it-or-Lose-it Budgeting
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Spikes in spending at the fiscal year-end lead to staggering losses and inefficiencies in government procurement.