Archive - Kosar on Congress and Governance

October 2024

Event: Can We Revive the Senate?

Friday, November 8, 2024 (online-only)

Oct 31 •

My short chat with Vance Ginn about OMB and the budget deficit.

I enjoyed it, but I am not feeling any better.

Oct 21 •

Data point: 81 of the most recent 100 Senate votes have been on nominations

And lets set the record straight about who has been leading the effort to fix Congress

Oct 18 •

Yes, senators can restore the world’s greatest deliberative body

But it is going to require a shift in mindset.

Oct 10 •

How John Adams’ words and deeds helped define the presidency

And some spooktacular tales about the U.S. Capitol

Oct 4 •

Event: The Challenges to Republican Self-Governance in the 21st Century

It's not just the political left who has concerns about our governance

Oct 1 •

September 2024

The first branch really is supposed to be first

Also: Hill staff salary data, why folks don’t vote, and an ugly moment in Senate history

Sep 20 •

When Congress does not legislate don’t be surprised if a president acts

And what will Trump do on Day 1 if he wins?

Sep 18 •

Pssst---Congress did stuff this week!

Plus: Who will win the presidential election and an event on changing the rules of the House

Sep 13 •

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