Recent Blog Posts

Good political arguments are essential in a democracy. Too many Americans don’t have the skills needed.

Americans who divide themselves from their countrymen for selfish interests, ideology and political gain ignore our founders hopes, weakening the national union on which our freedom depends.

On the surface, lotteries to encourage COVID vaccination seem like a great idea. Below the surface, it’s useful to raise some questions.

People anchor political arguments in “public opinion.” Yet public opinion is often manufactured by those with a political axe to grind. Citizens must think for themselves and be wary of following “public opinion.”

The American experiment in self-government is based on the power of reason to restrain dangerous passions. The attack on the U.S. Capitol is a troubling sign that that restraint is failing.

Acting as if we can either save the economy or save lives is a false ethical choice. We can do both. What we may lack is the will.

Evidence that three administrations have been lying to the public about the war in Afghanistan has been met mostly with Congressional and public apathy. This is dangerous for our troops - and democracy.