Dysfunctional, and Functionally Republican: Klarissa Peña’s Tenuous Start as Council President

The first signal of a presidency is rarely a policy. It is posture. Does the gavel feel steady, or does it land with a little too much force? Does the chair invite participation, or does the room feel like it is being managed for silence? From her first meetings as council president, Klarissa Peña has […]