Who Can Check the President?

There's a great article in the most recent issue of the New York Times Magazine about presidential power in light of recent events. It's one of the best I've read on this issue so far. It is written in three parts- the first looks at the history behind the growth of the Executive branch and what Bush is doing today, the second explores the role of the Supreme Court in checking this, and third looks at how Congress can redeem themselves by reasserting their authority in key matters. Please read it! You'll feel smarter and maybe even become smarter too!

#1 non-blog recommended reading for the week.

Our Presidential Era: Who Can Check the President?