Congress

Why some leaders thrive in fractured congressional parties

In her new book 'Divided Parties, Strong Leaders,' UChicago political scientist Ruth Bloch Rubin analyzes factional splits in Congress

Why filing taxes isn’t easy

<p>In op-ed, Asst. Prof. Daniel Hemel explains incentives for keeping the tax-filing process complicated</p>


Politico

It’s Now Up To Senate Moderates To Save The Supreme Court

<p>In op-ed, Prof. Geoffrey Stone discusses the relationship between the Senate and the Supreme Court</p>


Trump Administration Backs Off Reshuffling of Student Debt Collection

<p>Lawmakers discourage Department of Education from transferring debt collection responsibilities to small business firms</p>


It’s so much worse than just Paul Ryan vs Nancy Pelosi: This is why Congress is a disaster

<p>In op-ed, Prof. William Howell argues Congress’ structure creates ‘a mutuality that favors rampant special-interest politics’</p>


Salon

Hearing Astrobiology

Video: Asst. Prof. Jacob Bean gives congressional testimony regarding methods of searching for extraterrestrial life


Iran Deal: Will Senate Become Monty Python's Dead Parrot?

In op-ed, Prof. Charles Lipson argues that Congress should insist on reviewing the nuclear deal with Iran, hold authority to lift sanctions


Real Clear Politics

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