Kimberly AdamsDec 16, 2024
Daniel Schuman

Today, at the Bulwark, I covered the die off of open government organizations.

These orgs are essential for democracy. They identify waste, fraud, abuse, and malfeasance. They also provide insight into whether policies are working as intended--and allow for course corrections.

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/open-government-nonprofits-are-dying-off-just-when-needed-most

Open-Government Nonprofits Are Dying Off Just When They’re Needed Most

Why it’s happening and what can be done about it.

The Bulwark
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Also today, at the First Branch Forecast, I covered how congressional leadership uses the steering committees to exercise power.

These secretive party committees control most appointments to committees, and that process is one of the key levers of power in Congress.

https://firstbranchforecast.substack.com/p/steering-power

Steering Power

How leadership exercises power through committee appointments

First Branch Forecast