Archive - Unelected Representative

Left out of the Room Where it Happens

Barriers to Serving in Senior Congressional Staff Roles May Limit “Representative” Science Policymaking

Apr 12 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

It’s been a few months since I posted here. In that time, I’ve been able to give several talks about how our “unelected representatives” - the senior…

Apr 2 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

December 2023

The "Terrible" 10% Get the Most Airtime

Much of what happens on Capitol Hill doesn’t make the news.

Dec 13, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

"Follow the Science?"

Data isn't enough to achieve the best possible evidence-based policy outcomes.

Dec 6, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

Within hundreds of pages of text from my interviews with senior congressional staffers are hours of insightful commentary.

Dec 2, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

April 2023

There and Back Again

While this substack has been quiet lately, I sure have a lot to say. After living overseas on sabbatical in Australia - writing, reading, interviewing…

Apr 27, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

March 2023

There's More to Every Story

More people that is.

Mar 29, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

The Psychology of Name-Calling on the Campaign Trail

Why Donald Trump's snarky nicknames stick - and undermine his rivals.

Mar 21, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

Morning On The Hill

A few hours as a legislative staffer.

Mar 13, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

February 2023

We Need to Talk

Feb 9, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

January 2023

Science and the Candidates

A case study of sorts.

Jan 31, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

Don't underestimate staffers.

Jan 25, 2023 •

Sheril Kirshenbaum

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