by jpitney | Nov 18, 2025 | Dreier
CMC’s Dreier Roundtable is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 op-ed writing contest. Entries should be in the form of an op-ed article of the kind that appears in newspapers and news sites. The op-ed may concern any issue in public affairs, broadly defined, domestic...
by jpitney | Nov 17, 2025 | Civility, Congress
From Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) interview with CNN: “I would like to say, humbly, I’m sorry for taking part in the toxic politics. It’s very bad for our country. It’s been something I’ve thought about a lot, especially since...
by jpitney | Nov 16, 2025 | Civility, Local Government, Newspapers
At The Atlantic, Clark Hoyt writes that “one thing that my long career as a journalist tells me is that restoring civility and community will require rebuilding a trusted news system.” Local media should be a particular focus. National media may have their...
by jpitney | Nov 14, 2025 | Congress, Presidency, War Power
Don Wolfensberger on congressional reaction (or lack thereof) to signs of an impending war with Venezuela: The Senate has been a bit more proactive, holding two votes on ending the attacks — one in October and one this month. Both resolutions failed, with only two...
