June 2015 Archives

 
  1. Monday, Jun 29, 2015, 9:00 AM

    The Supreme Court’s Real Problem

    It’s not the language of the decisions. It’s the substance.

    Nathan Pippenger
  2. Thursday, Jun 25, 2015, 9:00 AM

    Democracy and the Flag Debate

    Charleston and its aftermath are a reminder of why democracy is valuable.

    Nathan Pippenger
  3. Monday, Jun 22, 2015, 9:33 PM

    Fighting Climate Propaganda in the Age of Inequality

    What George Orwell’s insistence on clarity has to say about fighting modern-day propaganda.

    Nathan Pippenger
  4. Friday, Jun 19, 2015, 9:00 AM

    What the Confederate Flag Says And Does

    A suggestion to commemorate the 150th Juneteenth, and to honor the victims of racist hatred in Charleston.

    Nathan Pippenger
  5. Thursday, Jun 18, 2015, 12:00 PM

    How Tech Alienated the Left

    The anti-political posture of Silicon Valley #disruptors is a fantasy that plays into the hands of entrenched elites.

    Nathan Pippenger
  6. Wednesday, Jun 17, 2015, 9:30 AM

    Rethinking the Declaration of Independence, Together

    A recent book on the Declaration of Independence is itself a striking political act.

    Nathan Pippenger
  7. Thursday, Jun 11, 2015, 10:15 AM

    The Key Question Behind King: Is The Court More Partisan Or More Ideological?

    Yes, the Court has an activist conservative majority. But if you want to guess the outcome of the latest Obamacare challenge, the question remains: what kind of conservatives are they?

    Nathan Pippenger
  8. Wednesday, Jun 10, 2015, 10:15 AM

    The Bigger Fight Over Civic Education

    There’s a huge gap between what we expect of our educational system and what we’re willing to put into it — especially when it comes to making citizens.

    Nathan Pippenger
  9. Wednesday, Jun 3, 2015, 10:00 AM

    Recovering the Economics of Citizenship

    Fairness and growth are fine ways for progressives to talk about economic policy, but citizenship has to be part of the discussion too.

    Nathan Pippenger
  10. Tuesday, Jun 2, 2015, 9:15 AM

    A Further Word On Democracy and Exclusion

    The separatist impulse behind the “Benedict option” is a problem for democracy. Here’s why.

    Nathan Pippenger
  11. Monday, Jun 1, 2015, 8:45 AM

    Can The Religious Right Retreat From Democracy?

    Why setbacks over gay marriage don’t justify the “Benedict option.”

    Nathan Pippenger

 

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