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April 1, 2016
Why Are We Colonizing Puerto Rico?
A GOP proposal to resolve the island's debt crisis would harm its economy, sideline its democracy, and boost corporate profits.
January 19, 2016
What Is the Constitution For?
Constitutions were a great democratic advance. Unfortunately ours is broken.
January 6, 2016
Why Do We Keep Comparing Trump and Sanders?
Their politics are poles apart. But they're stirring similar emotions among alienated voters and anxious establishmentarians.
December 11, 2014
If You're Bored by the Hong Kong Crackdown, the Chinese Government Is Winning
October 15, 2014
The "Indonesian Obama" Hasn't Taken Office Yet, and Already His Opponents Have Declared War
June 18, 2014
The Truth About Our Libertarian Age
Why the dogma of democracy doesn't always make the world better
May 16, 2014
Livestream: The Ukraine Thinking Together Conference
An international group of intellectuals meet in Kiev to discuss Ukraine's past, present and future
March 3, 2014
The Pinochet Myth Is Alive and Well Among Pundits Who Write About Egypt
February 26, 2014
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Democracy in Venezuela Is a Myth
August 14, 2013
From the Stacks: “Mr. Hearst's Apostolic Creed”
May 8, 1935
July 3, 2013
Egypt’s Undemocratic Democracy
April 27, 2013
The Trouble With Speeches
The Birth of Political Rhetoric in an Ancient Democracy
June 18, 2011
The Prophet
Mark Lilla reviews "Alexis de Tocqueville: A Life", by Hugh Brogan
September 23, 2008
A Matter Of Trust
September 19, 2008
The Rtc: What You Need To Know
September 15, 2008
Why The Feds Were Right Not To Bail Out Lehman
March 17, 2008
Is There Really A Rise In American Incompetence?
March 12, 1998
After the Tsunami
Will economic crisis bring democracy to Asia?
August 30, 1993
The Old War
After ideology, corruption.
May 13, 1946
Jackson and the Intellectuals

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