January 18, 2025

Category: government accountability

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Barrett and Chief Justice Roberts vs Democracy

Alan Nafzger, editorby Alan Nafzger, editor

The Role of Amy Coney Barrett and Chief Justice Roberts in Ending Democracy Judicial Actions Undermining Trust The actions of Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney …

bureaucratic efficiency / core government functions / essential services government / fiscal responsibility / Good Government / government accountability / limited government model / private sector alternatives. / public trust restoration / reduced federal spending / streamlined governance

Why Not a Government of Essential Services?

Alan Nafzger, editorby Alan Nafzger, editor

Why the U.S. Should Always Operate Under a Government of Essential Services The prospect of a government shutdown often sparks fears of chaos and dysfunction. …

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Liz Cheney’s Historic Legacy

Alan Nafzger, editorby Alan Nafzger, editor

The Controversy of Liz Cheney and the January 6th Committee The January 6th Capitol riots marked one of the most divisive moments in contemporary American …

Capitol building illustration / confirmation battles / controversy and leadership / democratic processes / elections have consequences / Good Government / government accountability / intense political atmosphere. / News / nominee defense / political advocacy / political influence / political leadership / political resilience / public mobilization / standing firm in politics / Washington power dynamics

Why Trump’s Hegseth Strategy is Totally Justified

Alan Nafzger, editorby Alan Nafzger, editor

Politics as Power Why Trump’s Hegseth Strategy Reflects the Nature of Washington “Elections have consequences,” former President Barack Obama famously remarked, underscoring the fundamental truth …

anti-elitism / common sense politics / educated populists / fairness in governance / Good Government / government accountability / Political Thought / populism / populism and democrac / populist education / populist stereotypes

Just Because We Are Populist Doesn’t Mean We Are Stupid

Alan Nafzger, editorby Alan Nafzger, editor

Education and Common Sense: The Cornerstones of Populism Government Accountability: Serving the People, Not the Elites Populism often gets a bad rap, dismissed by critics …

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A Minimal Bureaucracy

Alan Nafzger, editorby Alan Nafzger, editor

The Future of Minimal Bureaucracy A Vision for Efficient Government As governments around the world face increasing pressure to streamline operations, cut costs, and improve …

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Why the Speaker of the House Should Form a Select Committee on Truth and Reconciliation

Alan Nafzger, editorby Alan Nafzger, editor

If Biden Grants Blanket Pardons: Why the Speaker of the House Should Form a Select Committee on Truth and Reconciliation and Hold Hearings Outside the …

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Top 20 Media Lies of 2021

Alan Nafzger, editorby Alan Nafzger, editor

Top 20 Media Lies of 2021 1. “The Afghanistan Withdrawal Was a Success” Media initially portrayed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as a triumph, highlighting …

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Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency

Alan Nafzger, editorby Alan Nafzger, editor

Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency A Transformative Opportunity for America The appointment of Elon Musk as the head of the Department of …

cost reduction / decentralization / DOGE Commission / Economy / efficiency / Elon Musk / equitable society / federal government / federalism / government accountability / Government Spending / innovation in governance / public trust / regional economic revitalization / security resilience / Vivek Ramaswamy / Washington D.C.

Importance of the DOGE Commission

Alan Nafzger, editorby Alan Nafzger, editor

Empowering America Through Decentralization The Importance of the DOGE Commission Introduction: A New Era of Governance The creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) …