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 13, 2023 | California Politics, Public Service
The Capital Fellows Programs are nationally recognized public policy fellowships which offer unique experiences in policy-making and development in each branch of California’s state government. Capital Fellows spend 10-11 months as paid, full time employees...
by jpitney | Sep 12, 2023 | Congress, House of Representatives, Public Service
Emily Brooks at The Hill: Kelly Dixon Chambers brings 25 years of Capitol Hill experience to heading up the staff at the House Rules Committee, from walking into Rep. Kevin Calvert’s (R-Calif.) office to ask for a job up through working floor operations and then...
by jpitney | Aug 11, 2023 | California Politics, Congress, Public Service
Nick Robertson at The Hill: California congressional candidate Aditya Pai has turned over nearly his entire campaign staff as he does a “complete reset” of campaign culture. The move was decided weeks ago, but was sparked into action fully when a letter falsely...
by jpitney | Aug 5, 2023 | Public Service
Julia Manchester at The Hill: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Sunday said he would “start slitting throats on day one” when it comes to taking on the “deep state.” DeSantis made the remarks at a barbecue campaign event in Rye, N.H., hosted by former Sen. Scott Brown...
by jpitney | Jun 15, 2023 | Elections, Public Service, Violence
Ayah Mahana at Politico reports on threats against poll workers: The threats — largely stemming from people who deny the result of the 2020 presidential election — are already causing poll workers and other election officials to resign in droves, according to Tonya...