Liberalism Under Threat
Militant democracy proposes to save liberalism from its foes. Can it work as promised?
Theme in liberalism
Trust & Governance
Legitimacy is earned. Rebuilding confidence in the institutions a free society depends on.
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Liberalism Under Threat
Militant democracy proposes to save liberalism from its foes. Can it work as promised?
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Can Democracy Survive if We Stand on Different Foundations?
Characterizing conservative and liberal beliefs should be just the start of a much larger conversation.
Conservative Values, Trust, and the Prospects for Democratic Renewal
A new study offers insight into the values of ordinary conservative voters.
The Power of Public Unions
Not all labor unions are alike. Public sector unions face different incentives, and they often bargain away better governance.
Federal Courts, Local Wrongs: Growing Federal Power Means Less Accountability
Federal agents have always had extensive immunities. Their growing presence in all of our lives makes that a growing problem. And the courts aren’t helping.
Federal Courts, Local Wrongs: How Qualified Immunity Gave Us Lawless Law Enforcement
In case after case, the U.S. Supreme Court has made it easier for police to get away with harming the innocent.
Ambition, Character, and Liberty
Ancient Roman moralists mistrusted ambition, which they connected to bribery and flattery. The powerful men around President Donald Trump show the dangers of ambition in its classical sense.
At a Hinge Moment in History, We Must Build a Liberal Future
Lessons from history for Liberalism.org
