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Slaying the Dragon with ‘Joy’ and ‘Love’
Notes from the Democratic National Convention
Aug 24
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The Best and Worst of Day 1 at the Democratic National Convention
If nothing else, make sure to watch Hilary Clinton’s 17-minute speech
Aug 20
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Heading to the Democratic National Convention
My last convention was in 1988 when I worked for the Al Gore for President campaign
Aug 19
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July 2024
About to Go Live on C-SPAN
Political historian and author Eli Merritt discusses his book “Disunion Among Ourselves” and what it can teach us about today’s polarization
Jul 20
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June 2024
You're invited: 'How to Preserve American Democracy: Civic Virtue and Checks & Balances'
My talk on June 20 at the Monteagle Chautauqua, open to the public, will introduce 'a general theory of democracy'
Jun 9
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May 2024
My Book Won the American Revolution Institute's 2024 Book Prize
Just announced: "Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution" is the 2024 book prize recipient
May 23
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March 2024
Political Scientists Knew This Was Going to Happen
Berkeley Professors Polsby and Wildavsky warned in the 1980s that presidential primaries would give rise to demagogues
Mar 21
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Something to Watch in Presidential Politics
Pay attention to the presidential nominating system of the 'No Labels' party
Mar 17
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February 2024
A letter of gratitude for your paid subscription
Sometimes it's the little things
Feb 25
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Ezra Klein's Finest Hour
The most important podcast the New York Times editorial writer has ever aired
Feb 18
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Lessons from the Hard-Fought Passage of the 19th Amendment
Vigorous embrace of reforms today will rescue American democracy when crisis strikes
Feb 11
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January 2024
Are the Presidential Primaries Democratic?
A critical look at Iowa, New Hampshire, and the 2024 American presidential nominating process
Jan 28
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