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 …
Category Archives: Past
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?
Internal Contradiction of Liberalism
Under attack from both Left and Right, liberalism today seems truly endangered, should it be?
Elites
From the high school “cool kids” to the various types of modern “polis,” to use Aristotle’s language, there have always been elites, who we perceive as controlling our lives.
Does Democracy Have a Future in America?
Why do things look grim for liberal democracy these days? How can our traditional democratic values fight back? Can we get together on any unimpeachable authority?
One Year Anniversary: Tara Reade
Remember Tara Reade? Few of us do, was justice served? One year reminder here …
Tired of Polarization? Go Multi-Party!
The United States will never be Denmark, but Danes are happy with their multi-party democracy. What are the prospects for proportional representation in America?
Warp and Woof 