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Posts ordered from most recent to earliest.
- An interesting look at what is likely to be a very attractive social and political movement -- one focused on "abundance" instead of austerity. -- The rise of the abundance faction -- Jul 20
- An interview exploring a critically important topic, "political hobbyism," -- something that is very different from responsible citizenship. -- Eitan Hersh on the Perils of Political Hobbyism -- Jul 20
- An interview with Rachel Kleinfeld outlining her concrete suggestions for limiting political violence. -- An Expert on Political Violence Sees a Way Out of America’s Crisis -- Jul 20
- A description of the new, and largely unrecognized, technology that may turn out to be hugely consequential -- hopefully, in a genuinely positive way. -- A New Age of Materials Is Dawning, for Everything From Smartphones to Missiles -- Jul 19
- Nutritious food for thought for anyone trying to make sense of our turbulent time. -- Francis Fukuyama on Global Chaos (and Why You Don't Need to Despair About It) -- Jul 19
- A report on a new effort to craft a consensus on a new economic strategy that will do a better job of wisely and equitably serving all sectors of society. -- From the Washington Consensus to the Berlin Declaration -- Jul 19
- A perceptive look at the delicate mechanics of replacing Biden as the Democratic Presidential nominee. -- The Biden-Replacement Operation -- Jul 19
- From Amanda Ripley, three research-based lessons about how to respond constructively to fear, rage, and grief. -- The Protest Trap -- Jul 19
- More thoughts on how, exactly, the Internet has transformed our collective consciousness. -- It's the Internet, Dummy! -- Jul 18
- While we have been talking about the hyper-polarization that has emerged within so many countries, a different kind of polarization between those countries. -- The World Is Realigning -- Jul 18
- An important reminder about the complexity of the global economic system and the limitations of our ability to understand and manipulate that system. -- No One Really Knows How Interest Rates Work -- Jul 18
- An honest look at the extraordinarily difficult strategic challenge posed to Israel by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. -- The Brutal Syllogism of this War is a Deathtrap for Israel -- Jul 18
- An important exploration of the difference between persuasive efforts and efforts to simply defend one's point of view. -- Fighting is Easy. Persuading is Harder. -- Jul 18
- A review and summary of two new books the try to help us understand the evolution (and radicalization) of the progressive movement. -- The Roots of Progressive Radicalism: Nellie Bowles vs. Musa al-Gharbi -- Jul 17
- A description of the "Behind Enemy Lines" -- a mysterious coalition of groups with a disruptive strategy focused on advancing its goals by promoting civil unrest. -- The Coming ‘Summer of Resistance’ -- Jul 17
- Reflections on the complex issues surrounding immigration from two grateful immigrants to the United States. -- American by the Grace of God -- Jul 17
- A provocative essay exploring an important and much neglected topic -- the importance of recognizing when a goal is out of reach and should be abandoned. -- Giving Up is Good for You -- Jul 17
- An intriguing set of ideas about how Democrats might successfully rebound from a Biden decision to abandon his quest for a second term. -- James Carville: Biden Won’t Win. Democrats Need a Plan. Here’s One. -- Jul 16
- A tongue-in-cheek article with an important message -- we are not as divided as inflammatory media sources would lead us to believe. -- Troubling News From the Shit-Stirring Department -- Jul 16
- A retrospective look at the mismatch between President Biden's pledge to unify America and his actual policies. -- About Biden’s Pledge to Unify the Nation -- Jul 16
- The protection of Gaza's innocent civilians depends upon clearly distinguishing them from combatants posing as civilians. -- It's Time to Start Using the Term 'Palestinian Civilian' Correctly -- Jul 16
- From David Brooks, an interview with Steve Bannon that reveals much about the anti-elite, revolutionary pressures that are simmering beneath the surface of US society. -- My Unsettling Interview With Steve Bannon -- Jul 16
- A review and summary of an important new book exploring the philosophical foundations and political viability of centrism around the globe. -- Will the Center Hold? -- Jul 15
- An insightful article exploring a different, and very important, source of inaccurate worldview images -- the shortcomings of elite, expert opinion. -- Elite misinformation is an underrated problem -- Jul 15
- The first of a three-part series exploring strategies for strengthening solidarity within democratic societies, despite the inherent tensions and competitiveness of the electoral process. -- A Coalition of All Democratic Forces, Part I: A Political Focus on What's Truly Important -- Jul 15
