The American Empire
We have crossed the boundary that lies between Republic and Empire.
No Matter How You Vote, Politicians Don’t Represent You
We're often told that submission to government edicts is "voluntary" because we have "representative" government. The
No Matter Who Wins, Half the Country Won’t Believe in the Election
The 2024 election will provide few solutions to the underlying pressures eroding American political norms. Regardless
On Elitism and Ahistoricism: A Response to David French
Brandan P. Buck Since the political ascent of Donald Trump, Americans have been subjected to endless think
Subsidies and Tech Deals Don’t Change the Economics of Nuclear Power
David Kemp Nuclear power is in the news again. Motivated by projected increases in electricity demand and
Deceptive Advertising on the Ballot
Marc Joffe While the presidential election and key Senate races are getting most of the attention this
Kamala Harris and the PRO Act: A Bad Idea Might Finally See Its Day
Christian Schneider As the presidential candidates roll towards Election Day, each is making a last-ditch effort to
A Brief History of Tariffs and Stock Market Crises
Tariffs don‘t just raise consumer prices. They also affect capital flows and on numerous occasions have
Primary Reform: Why Top Four / Top Five?
Walter Olson Tomorrow voters in six Western states (Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana) will consider