by jpitney | Sep 29, 2023 | Bipartisanship, California Politics, Civility, Senate
Veteran journalist Jerry Roberts at WP on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: Feinstein has died at the age of 90. In political time, her demise seems far more than the end of a mere era — more like the passing of an eon. As politician, policymaker and uncommonly...
by jpitney | Sep 22, 2023 | Civility, Congress, House of Representatives, Transportation, Uncategorized
Amid all the turmoil and drama in the House, there was a calm, serious and civil discussion about roads: This exchange between Rep. Burchett and Secretary Buttigieg was really nice to see yesterday. Watch till the end. pic.twitter.com/2U4hjwZgGm — Nerdy Pursuit...
by jpitney | Sep 19, 2023 | Civility, Public Service, Romney
At CNN, Lanhee Chen on Mitt Romney: His profound sense of decency is one of the reasons why so many people care so much about the retirement of a man who’s been in the Senate for such a short time. He has been willing to do what he believes to be right — consequences...
by jpitney | Sep 7, 2023 | Civility, Debate, Deliberation, Presidency
A statement from 13 presidential centers The unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, are principles that bind us together as Americans. They have enabled the United States to strive toward a more...
