Bessette/Pitney’s AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: DELIBERATION, DEMOCRACY AND CITIZENSHIP reviews the idea of "deliberative democracy." Building on the book, this blog offers insights, analysis, and facts about recent events.
Many posts have discussed the relationship between presidents and the press.
How the White House Press Briefing Is Changing
By Ashley Wu, Claire Hogan, Laura Salaberry, Ruru Kuo and Doug Mills•April 16, 2025