Why Elections Don’t Bring Progress: Buttigieg, Biden and the Iron Law of Oligarchy
Figures like Biden and Buttigieg, who dominate the ranks of both parties, symbolize our aversion to the risks of change, even when change is our last hope.
Religion Doesn’t Have to Be Toxic
Like any other institution or practice, religion can turn foul, and few human institutions are as destructive as a bad religion.
American Takes on the UK Election Are Hot Garbage
Whatever lessons Americans may glean from this British election, they are neither so simple nor so clear as the TV soundbites.
Amazon’s New Homeless Shelter
A corporate homeless shelter is not a feel-good moment. It’s a warning.
Trump’s Economy, by the Numbers
Just in time for Thanksgiving, here’s a broad review of economic performance under Trump, with comparisons to the Obama years.
The Big Action This Week Isn’t on TV
Four Justices may decide tomorrow whether we ever find out what happened to us.
