The national, mainstream, American press tends to see itself culturally as the 4th branch of government, an institutional body of cobelligerents who hold government and power accountable. That’s a noble calling, as humans have a natural tendency to consolidate and abuse power. But who holds the press accountable when its agents abuse their influence and … Continue reading Who Polices the Press?
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Lights, Camera, Shutdown!
It’s that magical time of year again: when political theater of the absurd engages in a “government shutdown.” Government shutdowns used to mean something to me. The first government shutdown I remember happened in 1995, during the Clinton presidency. A second 21-day shutdown in 1996 made much more of an impact. Federal shutdowns became more … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Shutdown!
Dr. Chase Spears 