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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.

Friday, October 30, 2026

His Holiness Votes

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The first American Pope makes news. Christopher Hale at Letters from Leo : Pope Leo XIV has requested a mail ballot to vote in next Tuesda...

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Bernie Moreno's Religious Test

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Many posts have discussed the role of religion in American life . Michael Luciano at Mediaite: Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) said on W...

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Naturalized Citizens as Eligible Voters

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Many posts have discussed immigration . Illegal voting by noncitizens is rare . But naturalized citizens voting legally is common. Sh...

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Views of Federal Agencies: Public Cold on ICE

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Many posts have discussed bureaucracy . Americans’ views of several major federal government agencies and departments are generally posit...

Monday, October 26, 2026

More on Russian Influence Efforts

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

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Measles 2026

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Many posts have discussed myths and misinformation . Among the most notorious peddlers of misinformation is the Secretary of Health an...

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Fake Polls

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Many posts have discussed pollsters' challenges , including the plunge in response rates . Outright fakery is another. Jess Bidgood...

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