Politics
We discuss the political thought that undergirds a society of freedom and virtue.
Is This Nixon Redux?
While the parallels between the Nixon and Trump presidencies might seem striking, there are critical differences that should not be ignored.
The Persistent Populism of Trump and Mamdani
Populism gives Trump room to survive his regulatory blunders; Mamdani, lacking that populist cushion, may stumble before day one.
When Tucker Quit America
To abandon politics, as Tucker Carlson urges, is to abandon the American conservative tradition itself and to grant that George III—not the founders—had the stronger case.
China’s Engineers, America’s Lawyers, and the Hearts of Men
Dan Wang's newest work is indispensable not only for Americans interested in China but also for those who are concerned about the direction of their own country.
The New Right’s Budding Romance for Neutral Principles
Liberal proceduralism can condemn the crackpots without hesitation or compromise.
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How an Ancient Warrior Might Elevate Our Democracy
UK Supreme Court Rules Water Is Wet
Becoming a Deficit Nation
The Pope Who Foresaw the Horrors of Communism
Closing DOE, Funding Federal School Choice
Cicero's Law