2023 Election Results: Winners, Losers, and Looking Ahead

More than one week after 2023 election day has passed — it’s now past the news cycle expiration date, but still worth contemplating trends for 2024.

Defeating Populism … Really?

Important to remember that populism is a tool, not an ideology — and not necessarily incompatible with democracy …

Good Faith and Bad Faith Arguments

Those of us who immerse ourselves in journalism and opinion pieces sometimes ask what is true, and what isn’t — or what is MORE TRUE vs. LESS TRUE!

Moving the Overton Window

We use Joseph Overton’s invention much more broadly than he ever intended — because it works for explaining political and social dynamics!

Politicians Pander: Live with It Or Rise Above It!

If you don’t like pandering politicians, best to get yourself and your community organized around issues — then pick your candidates accordingly.

Why Do I Have to Buy My Job with a Degree?

Runaway credential inflation may not serve anybody well except for the higher education establishment — is it time to treat college and professional degrees more rationally?

What’s Wrong with the Constitution?

Our Constitution is pretty stable, by world standards, perhaps too stable? Amendments do sometimes work!