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A Democracy of the Deserving | Focus
It’s taken for granted that meritocracy makes sense. But it might actually damage democracy in the long term.…
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Putin’s “Power” Politics Pay Off | Insight
As the situation on the Ukrainian border grows more tense, the United States finds itself in a hole of its own digging.…
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Inoculating Liberalism | Insight
The global vaccination campaign is still behind schedule. Failing to bring it up to speed would be both a serious moral failing and a missed opportunity.…
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Why the Filibuster? | Insight
Both parties have been hypocritical about the filibuster. It’s pretty easy to explain why.…
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Confidence and Competence | Insight
The mess of what remains of Build Back Better illustrates a key challenge for democracy, and the urgent need for the Biden administration to address it.…
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Who’s in Charge Here? | Insight
Jordan’s king is billing new political reforms as steps toward democracy, but is he serious?…
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How the Sausage Doesn’t Get Made | Insight
As Build Back Better looks to be moving to the back burner, it’s worth reminding people how self-interest can trump virtue in politics.…
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Is Washington Up to The Task? | Focus
In the face of a rising China, America has a strategy in mind. But it’s unclear we can actually make it happen.…
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Domestic Instability is Ruining Foreign Policy | Insight
Joe Biden wants back into the Iran deal. Even if it goes through, other countries don’t know what to expect from our foreign policy.…
