Against the Grain

My takes on Congress and the elections I have studied our national legislature for 20+ years. I also host the Understanding Congress Podcast: https://www.aei.org/tag/understanding-congress-podcast/

Field notes from the Israeli Defense Forces' international spokesperson, Lt. Col. Richard Hecht. Includes updates on breaking news, deep-dives on everything from tactics to tech, and the occasional reference to Glasgow Rangers.

“If you like laws and sausages, you should never watch either one being made.” - Otto Von Bismark

Summary of and direct links to proceedings of the United States Senate

Stories that provide lessons and insights about the judicial-confirmation process.

Law, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Transparency revolutionizes U.S. public policy and politics.

Danielle Pletka, Marc Thiessen & a weekly podcast guest debate What the Hell is Going On

Culture, Calamity, Politics and (Subversive) Conservatism

From politics to planning to public relations and back again

Reporting on humanity, civilization, and the environment.