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How the MAGA Coalition Fails and Why
This series of essays (no more than 10) serve as a brief interlude period while I work on the conceptual package of Volume III of the Common Sense Papers. I want to take stock of the political moment we are experiencing. Then we proceed.
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A New Coalition for the Twenty-First Century
This essay (and perhaps a few that follow) serves as a brief interlude period while I work on the conceptual package of Volume III of the Common Sense Papers. I want to take stock of the political moment we are experiencing. Then we proceed...
The Common Sense Papers: A Blueprint for Political Reform and Democratic Renewal
I have been vacationing for a few weeks. The break has been good. This essay is a long one—I suggest some popcorn, a favorite drink, or a healthy snack to accompany your reading. Enjoy!
When I began writing The Common Sense Papers in 2022,...
[52 Answers] to Questions for Reimagining a Free People in the 21st Century
Questions for Reimagining a Free People in the 21st Century (USA Version)
For 52 weeks from July 4th 2025 until July 4th 2026, the Common Sense Papers published 52 essays on democratic renewal. Engagement levels varied. Some people hated s...
What Is the Optimal Modern Structure for Human Progress That Is Consistent with Liberty and Dignity for All?
52 of 52 Questions for Democratic Renewal
Question 52 is the final essay in Part X—Meta Questions & Human Flourishing. This concludes the entire series on Democratic Renewal. Happy 250th birthday America!
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