Bessette Pitney Text

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.

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Why Polling Is Difficult This year

›

Many posts have discussed pollsters' challenges , including the plunge in response rates . This year, the challenges are even greate...

Friday, October 30, 2026

His Holiness Votes

›

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

›

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

›

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

›

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

›

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

›

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

‹

›

Home

View web version