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Book Tour: Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Princeton, Nashville
"Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution" is now available for purchase online. It will appear in stores on June 4.
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The "Survivalist Interpretation" of the American Revolution
I will be elaborating on this explanatory model of the founding of the United States during my book tour, fully detailed below
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Political Lessons from 1720s London for Americans Today
A journey back to Great Britain in 1720s to understand why demagogues are so dangerous to the health of democracy
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How the Roman Republic Dealt with Demagogue Spurius Maelius
The history told here is meant to illuminate the difficulty of ridding a democracy of a militant demagogue—not to recommend the method adopted by the…
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How Was Demagogue Joe McCarthy Finally Brought Down?
Three forces toppled McCarthy: his own party, the press, and hepatitis from alcohol abuse
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Instructions on How to LISTEN to 'American Commonwealth' Rather Than Read
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The Way Forward after Trump’s Indictment
The Democratic Party alone must carry the nation through a historic trial by fire
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The Status of Women is the Status of Democracy
Today is the pre-launch of the Summit for Democracy. It begins with a variety of cabinet level thematic events to spotlight key Summit themes, including…
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American Commonwealth
American Commonwealth is a newsletter about history, politics, and the democratic values we must embrace––and hand down to the next generation––in order to sustain our free form of government.
Books
How to Save DemocracyAdvice and Inspiration from 95 World Leaders
The Curse of DemagoguesLessons Learned from the Presidency of Donald J. Trump
Disunion Among OurselvesThe Perilous Politics of the American Revolution
The Gatekeeper Theory
The Gatekeeper Theory of DemocracyAmerican Commonwealth
Democracy's Survival Depends on Fighting Demagogues Los Angeles Times
Would the Founders Convict Trump and Bar Him From Office?New York Times
Hamilton Would Have Led the Charge to Oust TrumpLos Angeles Times
Civics 101: Keep Demagogues Out of DemocracyVanderbilt University
Why Demagogues Were the Founding Fathers' Greatest FearLos Angeles Times
How to Prevent Another Violent Attack on the Presidential Transfer of PowerEssays
'Civic Virtue' is a Prerequisite of True DemocracyChicago Tribune
Lessons of Lincoln for Democrats Today
Democrats Are the Last Best Hope of the American Experiment
Lincoln’s Independence Hall Speech of 1861

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