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The Dangers of Direct Democracy

In Federalist No. 63, James Madison wrote that the defining principle of American democracy, as compared to Athenian democracy, “lies in the total exclusion...

The Tea Party: Past, Present, and Future

Explaining the right-wing movement

When Science Meets State

Who should decide on the future of stem cell research?

The "Everybody Draw Muhammad" Contest

In response to the South Park / Muhammad controversy, several bloggers with a libertarian bent have been pushing the idea of a "Draw Muhammad!" contest...

Disgrace. Charlie Crist's Ungainly Political Manueverings

Disgrace is the only word apt to describe Governor Charlie Crist these days. After being passed up as John McCain's VP choice, perhaps the...

Manipulating Self-Determination

Puerto Rico might become a state without wanting to

Midterm Madness

A Republican resurgence in the 2010 election?

Unfulfilled Promise

Evaluating the first year of the Obama presidency

Gold Coins Tip the Scale of Justice

Why the Citizens United case is a blow to democracy

The Times Charges Ahead

New online business model will help the press serve the public good