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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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Recent Posts
An Insightful Article on Kamala Harris's Prospects
As everybody knows, on Sunday, July 21, President Joe Biden announced that he was stepping aside […] See MoreAn Insightful Article on Kamala Harris's Prospects
J. D. Vance: Trump's Pick for a Running Mate
I'm actually going to keep this post very brief and give you a couple of links, if you're […] See MoreJ. D. Vance: Trump's Pick for a Running Mate
A lot is happening; I just want to offer a few observations. The Assassination Attempt on […] See MoreSome Things to Watch For
Recent Comments
Comment on "Congress: Another Opening, Another Show…"
I think that the decisions Biden is making is leaning towards the minority simply because of […] See MoreComment on "Congress: Another Opening, Another Show…"
Comment on "“And Now It’s Game On”: The Reaction of Trump’s Base to the Mar-a-Lago Raid”"
In my personal opinion, I believe Trump was completely wrong for holding on to documents from […] See MoreComment on "“And Now It’s Game On”: The Reaction of Trump’s Base to the Mar-a-Lago Raid”"
Comment on "“And Now It’s Game On”: The Reaction of Trump’s Base to the Mar-a-Lago Raid”"
I believe that Trump shouldn't have kept the documents from his 4 years of presidency and even […] See MoreComment on "“And Now It’s Game On”: The Reaction of Trump’s Base to the Mar-a-Lago Raid”"
Recent Discussions
I found it interesting that he rarely made eye contact with her. I loved that she kept talking about her plan, while he only had a "concept". Her remark on the abortion debate was spot on. I'm pretty sure she swayed some voters her wa […] See MoreThe Harris-Trump Debate
Does Biden still stand a chance of beating Trump?
Biden's performance in the Thursday night debate, June 27, was sad. From the moment he started speaking, he looked and sounded geriatric. Many times in the course of the evening, when he wasn't speaking, he looked disoriented. Es […] See MoreDoes Biden still stand a chance of beating Trump?
Confirmation hearings: Any thoughts?
During Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings, she demonstrated a strong commitment to impartiality and aherence to the rule of law. Jackson's extensive legal background, including her work as a public defender and her service on […] See MoreConfirmation hearings: Any thoughts?
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