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Political Roundup — May 2015

Medium is democratizing the op-ed page. We are a platform for people who have ideas of consequence to self-publish and join meaningful conversations with an engaged, thoughtful audience. Below are the top political hits for May 2015.

Governor Scott Walker shares his experience of visiting Israel as the ‘son of a pastor’:

Reflections on My Recent Trip to Israel

Lauren Dillon, from the DNC, digs into Governor Walker’s Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation:

Something’s Rotten in Madison

Senator Mike Lee drops a history lesson:
John Wilkes & King George III → US Fourth Amendment → Patriot Act

North Briton #45

The White House showcases Pete Souza’s 50 photographs of POTUS in 50 states & Obama’s US Coast Guard commencement address:

Behind the Lens: Photographing the President in 50 States

President Obama’s remarks at the United States Coast Guard Academy Commencement

Senator Marco Rubio makes the case against liberalism and takes a jab at Hillary Clinton:

This Is Where Liberals Have Gotten Us

When Hillary Clinton Campaigns In South Carolina Today…

Speaker Boehner pays tribute to some WWII heroes on Memorial Day:

A Memorial Day Story

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse suggests three key questions to consider regarding criminal justice reform:

3 Questions Washington Needs to Ask Following Baltimore and Ferguson

Governor Jeb Bush remembers VE Day and shares his thoughts on how to reform the Department of Veteran Affairs:

Anniversary of VE Day Reminds Us: We Must Take Sides

Why We Must Reform the VA

Senators Patty Murray & Tammy Baldwin speak out for
Women’s Health Week:

It’s Time to Move Women’s Health Forward, Not Backward

Are Your Reproductive Rights at Risk?

Senator John Barrasso warns of increasing insurance premiums:

Obamacare Plan Premiums Increasing Again — Maybe a Lot

Rep. Barbara Lee contends that Silicon Valley should do more to diversify their workforce:

Silicon Valley Has a Race Problem

“Clinton Cash” generates some back and forth from Hillary 2016 campaign chair, John Podesta, and author Peter Schweizer:

John Podesta

Peter Schweizer

Governor Chris Christie joins Medium and shares his vision for
American exceptionalism:

Chris Christie

Karl Rove offers his analysis on Clinton’s numbers in key states and whether or not a crowded Republican primary hurts the GOP:

Hillary Clinton Trailing In Key States

Is A Crowded Field A Disadvantage? Not Yet: Republicans More Confident In Quality Of 2016…

Commencement season hits with offerings from VP Joe Biden and Ambassador Samantha Power:

What I Told College Graduates

What Will You Make People See?

Rep. Maxine Waters offers her take on what the foreclosure crisis can teach us about higher education costs:

What the Department of Education Can Learn from the Foreclosure Crisis

Reps. Kevin Yoder and Fred Upton share stories from constituents in their home districts:

Kansas Third District Talent on Display

Inspiration: Meet the two little girls who helped inspire a big initiative in Congress.

Secretary Kerry shares his speech on American greatness and innovation:

The World Wants What America Makes

EMILY’s List takes aim at Jeb Bush’s position on choice:

Jeb Bush Really Is His Own Man

Rep. Charles Rangel makes connections between the latest Amtrak crash to US investment in infrastructure:

Investing in American Competitiveness