Important to remember that populism is a tool, not an ideology — and not necessarily incompatible with democracy …
Category Archives: Past
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.
What’s Wrong with the Constitution?
Our Constitution is pretty stable, by world standards, perhaps too stable? Amendments do sometimes work!
Is the Age of Neoliberalism Finally Over?
Neoliberalism has become an epithet in economic circles lately, but what replaces it? It’s time to move on beyond the politically charged labels we hear in election campaigns …
Utopias
Utopian literature started with the Garden of Eden — it has been with us ever since! Yet, somehow, the 20th century seemed more hospitable to dystopias. What happened? Let’s get back to something more hopeful!
Geopolitics – Now More Than Ever
Nations always compete with one another. But, their goals need not involve wars — welcome to the new world of trade competition, the new geopolitics!
In Defense of Intersectionality
Intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberle Crenshaw more than 30 years ago, deserves better than it’s gotten at the hands of people like Ben Shapiro
Compromise, not Consensus
Both Lee Drutman of New America and Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia have invested much of their career in the mechanics of electoral reform — RCV and PR, independent redistricting commissions, and the like – what will it take to move the ball forward?
