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The Rise, Fall and Mutation of Political Machines - Governing
WEBJacob Arvey, the legendary Chicago political boss of the 1940s, had something important that he liked to tell novices about how to succeed in politics. “It’s very simple,” he would say ...
Why Does America Have Primaries? - Governing
WEBMay 28, 2022 · The original purpose of primaries, they say, was to make government more responsive to the will of the American people. Instead, they argue, primaries have hijacked government on behalf of ...
Is American Polarization a Reality or a Political Strategy? - Governing
WEBA comprehensive review of a decade of research on polarization in the U.S. challenges a widely accepted “truth” that Americans are almost irretrievably divided. A key finding is that among ...
The Executive Order: A History of Its Rise and Slow Decline
WEBApr 8, 2021 · Executive orders have precipitated many of the most significant events in our nation’s history. For example, on Jan. 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln officially issued the Emancipation ...
The Electoral College Explained: Its History and the ... - Governing
WEBNov 13, 2020 · The Electoral College is back at the center of our national political conversation. The fact that Hillary Clinton received 2.7 million more popular votes in 2016 than Donald Trump and still lost ...
Maps: What’s the Real Red and Blue Balance of State Government?
WEBIt’s of interest to review where things stand as the midterms approach. Thirty-six states will elect new governors. The 2023 class of freshman state legislators is estimated to number around 1,000.
How Citizens Can Have a Genuine Voice in Policymaking - Governing
WEBJan 29, 2016 · Beyond the partisan divides around some of the president's policy proposals lies a compelling thought: Regardless of the policy outcome, give ordinary people genuine, effective access to the ...
The Pros and Cons of Privatizing Government Functions
WEBNov 29, 2010 · Problems from poorly conceived contracts can create cost increases that surpass the costs of in-house services, and if there’s shoddy contract oversight, a government is vulnerable to corruption ...
The Clouded Legacy of ‘Broken Windows’ Policing - Governing
WEBBernard Harcourt, a Columbia law professor, sees “a tremendous amount of disorder that erupts as a result of broken windows policing, with complaints skyrocketing, with settlements of police ...
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