The Past

Recent Posts for The Past

This page covers a multitude of subjects — history, politics, memories, and even sociology and philosophy (since I think these disciplines are more related to history than present reality or future outcomes for humanity). Enjoy.

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

by William Sundwick July 22, 2022

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?

by William Sundwick May 25, 2022

Internal Contradiction of Liberalism

Under attack from both Left and Right, liberalism today seems truly endangered, should it be?

by William Sundwick February 2, 2022

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.

by William Sundwick January 15, 2022January 15, 2022

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?

by William Sundwick November 22, 2021

One Year Anniversary: Tara Reade

Remember Tara Reade? Few of us do, was justice served? One year reminder here …

by William Sundwick May 4, 2021

Link for Tara Reade, the last word: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/22/lawyer-drops-tara-reade-as-client-274635?fbclid=IwAR3ThoOpxzG1xJ3swQuv23dJUQlrosRQm_4aM4JlIObpYGEA1v6ILCfTWAY