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The Civic Crisis of the Modern American University, Part II: Universities of Civic Virtue
The mission of the university should be educating citizens for democratic self-government.
Aug 12
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July 2025
The Civic Crisis of the Modern American University, Part I: How American Universities Became Credentialing Factories
The purpose of the American university should be to cultivate the educated citizens we need to self-govern our democracy.
Jul 30
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Abundance is asking the wrong question
When you focus on reviving a party, you miss the opportunity to revive faith in the American Dream.
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Jul 23
The Left Is Misremembering Civil Rights
Boomers have encouraged a legacy of violent protest. That gets the ’60s all wrong.
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Jul 21
We Should Once Again Build Monuments
It is not selfish to build monuments. It’s selfish not to.
Jul 18
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The Lost Tradition of American Government
Let's bring back the Whig tradition.
Jul 7
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June 2025
Substack Has a Discovery Problem
What good Is 75,000 publications if no one can find them?
Jun 5
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May 2025
The Forgotten Purpose of the Economy: A Decent Life for All
The objective of the economy is to give everyone willing to work hard and contribute a good life.
May 29
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Destroying Political Enemies Is a Waste of Time—Vanquish their Possessing Gods
The way to win in politics isn’t to defeat your enemies, but the ideas that control them.
May 21
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The Ballad of Shawn K (What Happened When AI Took His Job)
His piece touched a nerve. It made me angry too.
May 18
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Never Call Yourself a Centrist
You’re not a centrist, moderate, or independent. You’re something new.
May 12
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Where the First 100 Days Went Wrong: A New Theory
Why did an agenda that looked unstoppable a few months back run into a brick wall? It has to do tactics meant for insurgents attempting to run the…
May 4
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