Author: Alton Drew

I graduated from The Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in economics and political science (1984); a Master of Public Administration (1993); and a Juris Doctor (1999). I am a member of the Maryland Bar and practice political law. You can email me at altondrew@gmail.com.
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Using the Constitution to determine what your relationship with government is

The main body of the Constitution is where the political factions and their representatives play; where they determine the structure of and constraints on the government. There is little to nothing that you can do about the structure and constraints of the government. There is nary a mention in the seven articles of the Constitution of the citizen or the rights the citizen may have.

Your attention should remain on making sure that the promises contained in the amendments are kept. Continue reading Using the Constitution to determine what your relationship with government is

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Why you should get to know your government representatives.

, you are capable of being an advocate for your community needs. There are steps that you can take to ensure that your elected official’s campaigns and decision-making take into account your narrative. Getting to know your representatives is an important approach to expanding your influence on the political process. Continue reading Why you should get to know your government representatives.

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Live blog: US Senate Committee on Natural Resources State of the US Territories

10:09 am. Senator Joe Manchin-The territories and the freely associated states are important to the United States’ security. The challenges of the pandemic were compounded by other natural disasters. Senator Manchin takes note of Puerto Rico’s infrastructure and the importance of infrastructure resilience. 10:14 am. Senator John Barrasso-The territories in the Pacific are a front … Continue reading Live blog: US Senate Committee on Natural Resources State of the US Territories

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Looking back at the Telecommunications Act of 1996. A strategic move by the States and the Communications industry.

There is a shift we should take note of; one that started with the Telecommunications Act of 1996.  Section 706 of the Telecom Act mandated a light touch approach to regulation of advanced telecommunications services, i.e., broadband.  This light touch led to later investment in what would become the social media platforms of today.  Continue reading Looking back at the Telecommunications Act of 1996. A strategic move by the States and the Communications industry.

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Joe Biden’s reflection on the US economy glosses over banks

So far, the Administration has given me no reason to believe that it has an innovative game plan for managing taxpayers facing a 2023 recession. In particular, as the number of taxpayers see a supply of jobs offered begin falling and/or offered wages start to fall, the Biden administration, if it is to stay politically viable, will have to provide the unemployed with answers, answers the taxpayer may not like. Continue reading Joe Biden’s reflection on the US economy glosses over banks

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The United States, in general, and Republicans in particular, have a lot of hate for China …

America was happy with China as long as they stayed in their lane manufacturing cheap electronics and apparel and exporting them to the United States. And silently, Americans must have been cheering on China’s “One Child Policy”; anything to keep the Yellow Horde’s population under control. Continue reading The United States, in general, and Republicans in particular, have a lot of hate for China …