Over Two Decades, Much of the West Has Turned Blue. Why
WEBDec 12, 2023 · The last time a Democratic presidential candidate won Texas was in 1976, when Jimmy Carter was a 52-year-old political upstart. The article explores the factors that have kept Texas solidly red ...
The Biggest Social Issues to Watch in 2024 - Governing
WEBEditor's note: These issue briefs originally appeared in our annual Issues to Watch, which was published on Jan. 10. You can read the entire article here. Crime
America’s Long, Complicated History of Isolationism - Governing
WEBFor the last several weeks, U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance has argued that Americans should focus on their own borders, rather than global events in Europe. He is not alone. Recent polls suggest ...
Governing: State and local government news and analysis
WEBPolarized politics has changed the dynamics of legislation and policymaking at the state and local level. Political parties with supermajorities are increasingly in control in many states and cities.
The Rise, Fall and Mutation of Political Machines - Governing
WEBJacob Arvey, left, was part of a delegation including Sen. Adlai Stevenson and Mayor Richard J. Daley greeting former president Harry Truman on a visit to Chicago in July 1956 to raise funds for ...
Maps: What’s the Real Red and Blue Balance of State Government?
WEBIt’s of interest to review where things stand as the midterms approach. Thirty-six states will elect new governors. The 2023 class of freshman state legislators is estimated to number around 1,000.
How America’s Three Constitutions Define the Nation - Governing
WEBMay 16, 2021 · The Formal Constitution The formal 1787 Constitution needs little description. There it is, 4,534 words, encapsulating the civic intentions of 55 white men who deliberated, debated, argued, and ...
The History Behind the Separation of Church and State in America
WEBThe court’s three liberal appointees dissented in these important 2022 cases. “This Court continues to dismantle the wall of separation between church and state that the Framers fought to ...
Three Keys to Breaking Government Gridlock
WEBDec 17, 2012 · • Second, gridlock can be rooted in what organizational behaviorists call "representative dynamics." This phenomenon occurs when each constituency, organization or jurisdiction is represented by ...
Life Tenure on the Supreme Court: Appointments and ... - Governing
WEBLife tenure means justices serve for life or until they resign or die. It is a constitutional norm that has both advantages and disadvantages for the court and the nation. Learn about the history ...