Posts by Bret Bernhardt
Finding Real Power on Capitol Hill (Hint: It’s Not Where You Think)
I had intended this article to be posted a couple of weeks ago, but with the political turmoil we’ve experienced as a result of the Mar-a-Lago raid, I wondered if it wasn’t addressing the realities of the moment we live in on the Hill these days. It seemed trite and passé to suggest that love…
Read MoreWORKING ON THE HILL: Is the Ideal of Bipartisanship Always a Virtue?
In a country deeply divided, bipartisanship seems a ready solution to bridge differences. After all, placing the stamp of bipartisanship on something in Washington is tantamount to the seal of approval. But does it always indicate the best we have to offer? While bipartisanship can be a good thing, it isn’t the objective. Instead, we…
Read MoreHow Do I Hold to a Biblical Worldview Working on the Hill?
How does a biblical worldview apply in considering the myriad policies and issues while working on the Hill? Traditional thinking holds that this view should permeate all that you do, including your day job of making public policy. If that’s the case, then we should take the time to consider its implications. It’s much easier…
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