American Government, Alexander Sections
This is the introductory course in American Government, with the main focus on the national level but some attention to state and local levels as well. This OpenLab site contains course materials as well as links to news sites and a discussion board to exchange ideas. Please keep disagreements friendly, and please keep in mind that our main purpose is more to analyze than to react and fume.
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Piece by a Former Cabinet Secretary Raising Alarms about Trump
Robert Reich, who served as secretary of labor under Bill Clinton, has just published a piece […] See MorePiece by a Former Cabinet Secretary Raising Alarms about Trump
New Supreme Court Ruling on Asylum
An important part of the checks and balances component of the American political system is the […] See MoreNew Supreme Court Ruling on Asylum
About the Bolton Departure
First, a quick review of what the position is. The president's national security advisor is part […] See MoreAbout the Bolton Departure
Recent Comments
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Based on the anger of the people towards Trump there's no way he'll win the their vote, I don't […] See More
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Democratic debate Thursday night, Sept. 12
Just a reminder, everyone--past and present students of my classes--if you watch the Democratic debate, I'll be interested in your observations. See MoreDemocratic debate Thursday night, Sept. 12
The Harris-Biden Exchange: Your Thoughts?
In last night's debate, Senator Kamala Harris called out former Vice-President Joe Biden over his recent remarks at a fundraiser about working cooperatively with James O. Eastland and Herman E. Talmadge back when he was first in the […] See MoreThe Harris-Biden Exchange: Your Thoughts?
This Week's Democratic Debates
The first round of Democratic debates is this week, on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 to 11. The more conventionally favored candidates are up on Thursday night, but Elizabeth Warren is up Wednesday night, and she may be in the […] See MoreThis Week's Democratic Debates
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