May 30, 2019
Of the 23 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for
president, who is the most electable? How does one define
“electability,” and how does the media drive its relevance? As the
initial Democratic primary debates approach, Julian Zelizer and Sam
Wang discuss what the early “horserace” polling numbers tell...
May 23, 2019
Following the release of the Mueller Report, much of the media and
the public’s focus has been on potential obstruction of justice.
Yet, argues Georgetown University’s Marty Lederman, more attention
should be paid to whether President Trump’s conduct violated his
Constitutional oath of office and undermined...
May 16, 2019
Last week, former White House Counsel Don McGahn — a key figure in
Volume II of the Mueller Report — reportedly was instructed by the
Trump administration not to comply with a subpoena from House
Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler for documents and testimony related
to the Committee’s obstruction of justice...
May 9, 2019
Hundreds of former federal prosecutors asserted in a recent
statement that, were Donald Trump not the President, he would have
been charged with obstruction of justice based on findings
contained in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s (Class of 1966)
report. As the aftermath of the report continues to unfold,...
May 2, 2019
Has feminism changed in in recent years, particularly with the
#MeToo movement and presidential elections as the backdrop? A new
book by author and actress Amber Tamblyn explores "coming of age in
a time of rage,” showing how self-reflection can lead to personal
upheaval and, ultimately, positive change. Tamblyn...