A Free-Market Military
How could the advancement structure in the armed forces be made more meritocratic?
Jonathan D. Roger
A Government by the People
The White House announces plans to work toward a form of “collaborative democracy”.
Participation — Why Bother?
Participate? Why? You’ve got enough people in your movement that I shouldn’t have to participate. I don’t need to join your group, you guys will do the work for m– A free glossy magazine? Group potlucks? A tote bag with a logo on it? Why didn’t you say so?! I’m in! The above is just […]
How Disturbed Are You?
No, really, how disturbed are you? Disturbed enough to join a social movement? Maybe help out as a checkbook member? Perhaps you’re disturbed enough to go out and start your own social movement. But wait a second — are you rich? You aren’t. Well, that may cause some difficulties. You see, the heavenly choir sings […]
Why Do We Bowl?
Robert Putnam’s idea of shared trust and a sense of community helps explain what drives political activity.
Brain Dead Conservatism
If all the Republicans can offer is “no” to Democratic ideas, why listen to them?
What We Call the News
With information almost instantly available to us, what effect will this conversation have?