June 2014 Archives

 
  1. Monday, Jun 30, 2014, 11:00 AM

    Lots of Centrists, But No Center

    Sorry, Michael Bloomberg: A new Pew Report shows why the centrist project is, as always, utterly doomed.

    Nathan Pippenger
  2. Friday, Jun 27, 2014, 7:13 AM

    Friday Round-up: Drone War Edition

    This week, an expert panel critiqued the president’s targeted killing policy, and the government released its controversial memo justifying the 2011 killing of a U.S. citizen. Is this a turning point in the drone debate?

    Nathan Pippenger
  3. Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 9:30 AM

    Shakespeare the Political Thinker

    A philosopher insists that Shakespeare doesn’t belong in his camp. No matter: What does the Bard tell us about the demands of political rule?

    Nathan Pippenger
  4. Monday, Jun 23, 2014, 9:30 AM

    How Not to Cover the IRS Pseudo-Scandal

    If you have to write about the latest right-wing pseudo-scandal, at least try to avoid joining in on Paul Ryan’s cheap shots.

    Nathan Pippenger
  5. Friday, Jun 20, 2014, 9:00 AM

    This Anti-Democrat Wants Your Vote

    In lieu of the normal Friday round-up, the third and final installment in my close-reading of David Brat.

    Nathan Pippenger
  6. Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014, 6:00 AM

    David Brat Would Like to Share Some Thoughts on Freedom

    David Brat has a few thoughts about freedom and American history.

    Nathan Pippenger
  7. Saturday, Jun 14, 2014, 8:10 PM

    David Brat’s Subprime Logic

    Last week, David Brat shocked the political world by unseating Eric Cantor. This week, I’ll be reviewing a 2011 article where he sounds off on capitalism, Jesus, Hitler, the financial crisis, usury, and more.

    Nathan Pippenger
  8. Friday, Jun 13, 2014, 9:15 AM

    Friday Round-up: Disaster in Iraq Edition

    The seizure of Iraq’s second-largest city by Sunni extremists spells potential catastrophe. A round-up of expert views on why it’s happening and what could come next.

    Nathan Pippenger
  9. Thursday, Jun 12, 2014, 9:00 AM

    Cantor, Brat, and the Delightful Weirdness of American Politics

    Over the days and weeks to come, we’ll take a close look at what Eric Cantor’s unbelievable loss means for American politics. But for now, let’s take a moment to appreciate the utter strangeness of his downfall — and his opponent.

    Nathan Pippenger
  10. Monday, Jun 9, 2014, 9:45 AM

    The Supreme Court’s Health-Care Legacy

    If Janice Marks moved to a homeless shelter just a few miles away, she’d have health care. Just another fine legacy of the Roberts Supreme Court.

    Nathan Pippenger
  11. Thursday, Jun 5, 2014, 9:00 AM

    Friday Round-up: Chinese Democracy Edition

    Twenty-five years after the Tiananmen Square massacre, China has not only blocked democratization—it has partially succeeded in stifling the spirit that drives protest in the first place.

    Nathan Pippenger
  12. Tuesday, Jun 3, 2014, 9:15 AM

    The Huge Risks of Climate Federalism

    Hey, if you were trying to save the Earth from catastrophe, wouldn’t you leave the job to conservative governors?

    Nathan Pippenger
  13. Tuesday, Jun 3, 2014, 5:15 AM

    Nader-ism: Still A Long Shot

    Ralph Nader’s strategy for political reform is a little misguided. A century-old classic of Progressive thought helps explain why.

    Nathan Pippenger

 

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