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David Lewis Schaefer

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David Lewis Schaefer is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at College of the Holy Cross.

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“Democratic” Socialism Is Undemocratic

Politics
June 10, 2026

The Supreme Court Was Right to Ban Race-Based Gerrymandering

Constitutionalism
May 18, 2026

Slavery and the Republic

Constitutionalism
February 20, 2026

Selling America Short

Politics
January 19, 2026
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“Democratic” Socialism Is Undemocratic

June 10, 2026

The Supreme Court Was Right to Ban Race-Based Gerrymandering

May 18, 2026

Slavery and the Republic

February 20, 2026

Selling America Short

January 19, 2026
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Civitas Outlook
What Is Wrong with Americans?

Tocqueville warned us against binding ourselves together under the allures of soft despotisms.

Lenore T. Ealy

Politics

July 22, 2026

Civitas Outlook
Justice Gorsuch’s Warning

'Slaughter' may have rid us of the headless fourth branch of government, but it might end up leaving us with an all-powerful presidency.

Joseph Postell

Constitutionalism

July 22, 2026

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