Of all the crazy ways that members of Congress are above the law, the fact that politicians and their staff are largely immune from insider trading laws has to be near the top of the list. read more
The U.S. congress is not corrupt - it can’t be - the United States is arguably the most powerful nation on the planet. However, I would argue that the US congress does not fully represent the needs of their populace. Let me explain. read more
Yes. Some of them go to jail, some of them end up as President. The U.S. Congress is only as good as the members. The U.S. Congress is a living changing dynamic organization. It has changed its rules over the centuries. It has done amazing things for this country. read more
Americans say most members of Congress are out of touch (79%), focused on special interests (69%) and corrupt (52%). But close to half say their own member is out of touch and focused on special interests. read more