Matt’s Five Points

Procedural and Political Notes from the Hill

The SAVE Act and the DHS appropriations have more in common than you think

Mar 30 • Matt Glassman

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Talking Congress with Philip Wallach

Eavesdrop on one of our Congress walks

Mar 13 • Matt Glassman

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Once upon a time, today was important

My go-to piece of evidence for the fallibility of the Founders

Mar 4 • Matt Glassman

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February 2026

The Court, IEEPA, and the Legislative Veto

We're all trying to find the guy who did this

Feb 27 • Matt Glassman

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Linkin' and Thinkin'

Seventeen things to read, and quick thoughts related to them

Feb 23 • Matt Glassman

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A Day in the Life of the House, Part II

Completing a procedural walk through two normal days in the House

Feb 20 • Matt Glassman

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A Day in the Life of the House Floor, Part I

A procedural walk through a normal day in Congress

Feb 18 • Matt Glassman

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Talking Filibuster Explainer

Probably more than you wanted to know

Feb 4 • Matt Glassman

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January 2026

Thoughts about Trump and Venezuela

The complicated politics of process and substance

Jan 6 • Matt Glassman

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Talking Rule Spoons: An Appreciation

Triumph and heartbreak in the world’s greatest dumb party game

Jan 2 • Matt Glassman

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December 2025

The Game Theory of Yankee Swap

A deep dive into the most mid holiday party game

Dec 15, 2025 • Matt Glassman

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November 2025

Moderation has multiple flavors in politics

And Some Other Links Worth Pondering

Nov 21, 2025 • Matt Glassman

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