What good is democracy?In their book Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government, Christopher H. Achen and Larry M. Bartels…Mar 27, 2024Mar 27, 2024
Reconsidering Free SpeechAmericans almost universally believe that freedom of speech is an unmitigated good — and also a nearly absolute right. Enshrined in the…Mar 27, 2022Mar 27, 2022
How Our Constitution Is Destroying Our DemocracyNo matter where on the political spectrum you fall, you are likely unhappy with the state of American democracy. In fact, nothing seems to…Jul 18, 20212Jul 18, 20212
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The Constitution Isn’t the Solution, It’s the ProblemWith our country descending ever deeper into political chaos, now may be the time to confront the dark truth at the heart of our current…Oct 31, 20191Oct 31, 20191
