Politics

Exploration of how Congressional bills, tax policy, and debt accumulation reveal the importance of reading legislative details rather than relying on summaries, myths, and talking points.

Channeling the Federalist Papers, and the perils of partisan drift in American democracy.

How efficiency can destroy the intangible magic that makes institutions and experiences meaningful.

Reading Mike Duncan's history of the late Roman Republic and jotting down the parallels, missteps, and cautionary tales.

A detailed analysis of HR1, the 791-page voting rights bill, and the dangers of omnibus legislation that centralizes power and limits who can run for office.

Reflections on the Capitol insurrection, rhetorical excess, and the resilience of American democracy.

The importance of copyright for writers and creatives, and how to make a formal claim through the U.S. Copyright Office.

Why Hamilton’s defense of the Electoral College still matters—and how it shaped a turbulent election season.

Five observations from the 2012 election—from demographics to the Electoral College.

A critical analysis of the 2012 presidential election, stimulus package, and the need for big ideas in American politics.