Pragmatists

The article argues that Congress is becoming less effective, with political parties showing little tolerance for pragmatic lawmakers like Thom Tillis. It highlights a decline in bipartisan problem-solving and a preference for ideological rigidity.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas criticized modern progressivism in a rare public speech, warning it threatens America's founding principles and urging a return to constitutional values. He condemned the shift from original governance philosophy and called for courage to uphold the Declaration of Independence's ideals.