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Hegseth’s War on Accountability

By gutting oversight, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is making the military answer to him, not the Constitution.

Cognitive Empathy: The Answer for a Polarized America

The best way to combat the dangerous polarization we face is by actively using cognitive empathy to understand the people and stories behind opinions, rather than simply arguing the opinions themselves.

Fighting for the People: Katie Porter’s Bid for Governor

The second installment of this column on the California gubernatorial race features Katie Porter’s campaign as she continues her fight against large corporations and President Trump’s attacks on California, ultimately aiming to improve the state’s economy.

Hegseth’s War on Merit

On Jan. 14, 2025, future Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth vowed to be “laser-focused on lethality, meritocracy, warfighting, accountability, and readiness.” Fifteen days later...

California’s Safety Problem: Is Chad Bianco the Answer?

The first installment of this column on the California gubernatorial race examines Chad Bianco’s policies and priorities, and whether they make him the right person to lead California.

Shielded from Efficiency: How to Make American Shipbuilding Great Again

Amid stifling global competition and rising consumer costs, is the outdated Jones Act still the best way to protect U.S. shipping?

Can A Polarized America Learn Anything From Canada?

Canada, although generally less polarized than the U.S., may struggle to provide meaningful lessons on locating political civility amid institutional gridlock. Both countries must pursue bipartisan solutions in order to pass critical and common sense policies.

The Democrats Cannot ‘Play Dead.’ They Need Structural Reform

The Democrats must restructure their agenda, framing, and party in order to create a coalition that represents progress, no matter how each individual candidate defines it.

It’s Time to Expand the House of Representatives

An increase in the number of U.S. representatives would remedy a century-old policy misstep and help the House better serve its purpose of serving the needs and interests of American citizens.

How Independent Senate Campaigns Might Turn American Politics Upside-Down

Independent campaigns for the U.S. Senate in recent years have shown potential both for candidates themselves and as a resolution to our increasingly polarized political system.