A Lesson In Politics

A Lesson in Politics: The Filibuster

It’s our first filibuster, and I’m not a rules expert, but the rules of a filibuster are simple enough –you keep the floor as long as you hold the floor. What does…

A Lesson in Politics: Gerrymandering

Elections never seem to leave the news cycle these days. Between 45’s administration constantly circling back to the 2016 election and Russia, elections are always a relevant topic. But last week, elections were in the news for another reason — the Supreme Court…

A Lesson in Politics: Debt Ceiling, Deficit, and Government Shutdowns

Today’s Lesson in Politics covers three important topics: the debt ceiling, deficit, and government shutdowns. These three phrases are often thrown around in similar conversations, but each means something…

A Lesson in Politics: “I Voted”: The Sticker

Yesterday was Primary Day in New York — which meant a fair number of people (far…

A Lesson in Politics: Presidential Line of Succession

Okay, friends. Let’s talk the Presidential Line of Succession. As we get farther and farther along into 45’s presidency, the more this topic comes up. But what exactly is it and how does it work?

A Lesson in Politics: Budget Reconciliation

While the Senate healthcare repeal bill may or may not be dead (who knows what the plan is this hour… but fingers crossed, knock on wood, etc.), that doesn’t mean this fight is over. It’s been seven years and the GOP still brings up repealing the…

A Lesson in Politics: Two Campaign Models and Realigning Elections

American politics and government is a tricky sphere of knowledge, full of twists and turns. Our representative republic was born from fear of monarchy, fear of absolute power, and a desire to lead a better life. The…