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Bessette/Pitney’s AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: DELIBERATION, DEMOCRACY AND CITIZENSHIP reviews the idea of "deliberative democracy." Building on the book, this blog offers insights, analysis, and facts about recent events.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Ebola

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Many posts have discussed COVID and pandemic preparedness . Helen Regan at CNN : An international effort is underway to contain an Ebo...

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Are America's Best Days Behind Us?

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Many posts have discussed civic culture . In his 1992 address to the Republican National Convention, Ronald Reagan said : Now let’s not d...

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Social Media Influencers in the CA Governor Race

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Many posts have discussed social media . An unusually large number of social media posts support billionaire CA gubernatorial candidate...

Friday, May 15, 2026

ICE Loses in Court -- A Lot

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Many posts have discussed immigration . Kyle Cheney at POLITICO : Ten thousand losses. That’s the Trump administration’s track record in...

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Public Opinion on Religion and Politics

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Many posts have discussed the role of religion in American life . Chip Rotolo and Gregory A. Smith at Pew : Ahead of what the White Hous...

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

GOP v. Trends in Higher Ed

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Many posts have discussed the politics of colleges and universities in the United States . Schickler E, Rodriguez EM. The College Campu...

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Foreign Influence and a Mayor

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Many posts have analyzed how foreign governments try to influence American politics and policy. Russia and China are prominent ...

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