One from the archive:
Voting Rights Bill a Dead End for Democracy | Insight
House Democrats just passed a new voting rights bill, but it’s not enough to secure democracy’s future.
Spectacles
Everything from last week:
Eye On The Ball | Focus
The current fight over voting rights was bound to lose at the national level. Focusing on DC distracts from the real opportunities.
Philip Brain
Why the Filibuster? | Insight
Both parties have been hypocritical about the filibuster. It’s pretty easy to explain why.
Harry Clennon
Corruption! At the Fed | Insight
Three different officials from the Federal Reserve have resigned for shady trading. The problem goes far beyond them.
Philip Brain
Confidence and Competence | Insight
The mess of what remains of Build Back Better illustrates a key challenge for democracy, and the urgent need for the Biden administration to address it.
Harry Clennon
Everything else since the last digest:
Who’s in Charge Here? | Insight
Jordan’s king is billing new political reforms as steps toward democracy, but is he serious?
Harry Clennon
How the Sausage Doesn’t Get Made | Insight
As Build Back Better looks to be moving to the back burner, it’s worth reminding people how self-interest can trump virtue in politics.
Harry Clennon
Boris Johnson’s No Good, Very Bad Week | Insight
Boris Johnson wants nothing more than to be a Great Man. His recent political foibles indicate why that’s not likely.
Philip Brain
