Author: danps

The federal government has begun to acquire an almost reflexive opposition to transparency.  Many of the usual explanations for that may be true, but there could be a more philosophical reason as well. For more on pruning...

The midterm elections look unfriendly to the Democrats at the moment.  They could change that picture, but it might require a challenge to their ostensible leader. For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning...

The need to not investigate allegations of criminality has become a common refrain in Washington, but there are some obvious and unpleasant consequences that come from doing so. For more on pruning back executive power see...

The rogue whistleblower site keeps popping up in the news, and the reasons it does illustrate why it has become so important. For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.No Associated Press content was harmed in...

Many people are looking for a way to pitch in and help in response to an emergency.  The last time it happened the opportunity slipped away; will it this time? Cross posted from Pruning Shears.No Associated Press content...