Senate History
Ted Stevens: Alaska's Influential Senator Reconsidered
Exploring the complex legacy of one of the longest-serving Republicans in Senate history, from infrastructure champion to ethics controversies.
Political Analysis & Commentary
In-depth exploration of US politics, policy, and legislative history. Analysis, not advocacy.
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Intelligence
The Church Committee: How Intelligence Oversight Changed America
50 years after Frank Church's landmark investigation, examining how Congressional oversight shaped modern intelligence agencies.
Trade Policy
Trade Wars Then and Now: Lessons from the Banana Wars
From 19th century gunboat diplomacy to modern trade disputes, what history teaches about economic conflict.
Intelligence
Team B: The CIA Analysis That Shaped the Cold War
How a competing analysis team influenced decades of foreign policy and intelligence gathering.
Senate History
Political Dynasties in the Modern Senate
Examining the role of family connections in American politics and their impact on democratic representation.
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Senate History
Deep dives into the individuals and institutions that shaped the upper chamber.
Intelligence & Oversight
How Congress monitors and influences the intelligence community.
Trade Policy
Economic statecraft from historical conflicts to modern agreements.
Legislative Process
Understanding how policy becomes law in the American system.