R.I.P. GOP
Born of a righteous conviction that no person should be enslaved, the Republican Party died this week, a victim of
Read More
Pell Center
Brent Scowcroft and the U.S.-UK Special Relationship – A Legacy Lost?
Retired Air Force Lieutenant General Brent Scowcroft died August 6th at the age of 95. Since his death, there have
Read More
Crafting Stories of Empathy with Paul Tremblay
Air Dates: August 24-30, 2020 Empathy is a recurring theme on “Story in the Public Square,” because it is central
Read More
The Democrats’ “Radical Agenda”
Like a lot of Americans, I’ve been watching the Democratic convention this week. On the first night, I was flipping
Read More
Narratives of Illegitimacy
American politics are awash with narratives of illegitimacy. We’re not just questioning the judgment of our rivals, we’re questioning their
Read More
Pell Center to Debut Virtual Cybersecurity Training at IRS Nationwide Tax Forum
Newport, RI—For the third-consecutive year, the Pell Center will provide cybersecurity awareness training for tax preparation professionals at the annual
Read More
Irresponsible or Tyrannical?
Every week, I try to share some insights from history, from my scholarship, or from my experience working in Washington.
Read More
A Matter of Trust
In what would have been a shocking twist in any other administration, over the weekend, journalists began reporting that the
Read More
45 Rhode Island Students Awarded Pell Medal for Excellence in U.S. History.
Newport, R.I. — Forty-five students from across Rhode Island have earned the Herbert and Claiborne Pell Medal for U.S. History
Read More