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Why Americans are Angry and D.C. is Broken
A new CNN poll finds that 86 percent of Americans think that government is broken. This week, we kick off a series called "Frustration Nation," where we examine the gridlock in the capital and how...
View ArticleThe Media's Role in America's Political Divide
From television, to talk radio, to the newsstands, Americans are inundated with news about the sorry state of politics. But are the media merely covering the story of D.C.'s gridlock, or are they...
View ArticleListeners React to Media's Role in Political Gridlock
Yesterday, we spoke with media experts about the role of news in politics and its impact on the gridlock in Washington, D.C. We received many comments from listeners who believe strongly that the...
View ArticleA High School Teacher Explains Government Gridlock
Under ordinary circumstances, it can be hard to get young people engaged in politics. But when the political system seems broken, does the job become even harder? For the fourth installment in our...
View ArticleGovernment Shutdown Would Cost Billions
Early Saturday morning, House Republicans, prodded by fervent Tea Party freshmen passed a bill slashing government spending by $61 billion immediately. That vote forces Republicans and Democrats into a...
View ArticleRep. Jan Schakowsky On Why She Voted Against the Debt Deal
After a day of Congressional leaders of both parties courting skeptics in their rank-and-file, the House of Representatives passed a deal to raise the debt ceiling and slash federal spending by a vote...
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