21+ hour, 42+ min ago   (91+ words) The Rise of the "Slave Power" Conspiracy'The Atlantic By the mid19th century, sycophants had replaced statesmen to do the bidding of the slaveholding oligarchy. His essay did not dwell in despair, however. Quincy closed by arguing that the "success of the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (411+ words) The Trump administration is a regime of troubled grade-schoolers. Arendt, and any judicious observer, could not make the same assessment of America today. Anne Applebaum: Why Trump turned to the sewer These are not the actions of mature adults. They…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (253+ words) The experiment only works if people believe in it. Read: Are you a "Heritage American? The nationalist rights rejection of the creedal definition of Americanness leaves an opening for Democrats to reclaim patriotism as a core identity. But for decades…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (126+ words) For nearly 250 years, America promoted freedom and equality abroad, even when it failed to live up to those ideals itself. Not anymore. For nearly 250 years, America promoted freedom and equality abroad, even when it failed to live up to those…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (486+ words) Trump's administration may seem chaotic, but Americans should not take the integrity of next year's elections for granted. Donald Trump likes to say he doesn't actually lose elections'only the "rigged" ones. Such comments are not mere bluster, like the president's…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1935+ words) How the political system can recover from a crippling lack of trust Have Americans grown complacent, thinking nothing can shake the United States" democracy? Host Garry Kasparov is joined by Frank Luntz, someone well versed in taking the temperature of…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (227+ words) Panelists discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran'and the rejection of Trump's dealmaking efforts. Donald Trump is embroiled in conflicts, facing new tests of his presidential powers and of his willingness to use military force. Panelists on Washington Week…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1357+ words) A political scientist explains why American democracy is so easily hijacked by organized minority factions....

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1135+ words) Allison Riggs discusses the protracted fight for her seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, and what it means for the entire country. Allison Riggs didn't set out to be at the center of the nation's sole uncalled 2024 election, but…...

10+ mon, 3+ day ago   (1467+ words) Fleeing America before you are threatened feels a lot like obeying in advance. Professors Timothy Snyder, Marci Shore, and Jason Stanley are leaving Yale for the University of Toronto. Some of their reasons might be personal and professional, but these…...