democracy

Religion scholar Molly Farneth shows how rituals—both civic and religious—change us and the societies we live in.

Ethicist Larry Rasmussen tells his grandchildren the truth about the earth’s peril—and calls them to embrace its beauty.

In a breathtaking scholarly work, Mark Noll explores the doomed experiment of a republic built on an unwritten law of sola scriptura.

This formidable yet accessible book should be homework for every thoughtful American. 

The renowned journalist explores how the authoritarianism and corruption she has been fighting for 35 years are now aided and abetted by the internet.

The eulogies began when Musk took over. What are we mourning?

Social media platforms are damaging democracy, and it’s not primarily about what speech they do or don’t moderate.

As the Soviet Union crumbled, the West sent French fries.

The party in Trump’s thrall is going after the very notion of fair elections. Yet Congress has failed to act.

Constitutional patriotism, Steven Smith argues, is both ethical and necessary.

His ongoing exploration of political instability feels excruciatingly relevant.

We can’t let the filibuster keep us from doing something about it.

Democracy is about membership in a local community. It can’t flourish without local journalism.

Healan Gaston excavates a label that has both divided and united us.

To believe that moral values and virtuous leadership are self-enforcing is to fool ourselves.

Democracy is fragile. But the things that make it fragile are the same things that give it power.

No matter which party controls the Senate

The performances of his band, DDT, are like teach-ins.

The “Letters from an American” author provides historical context for today’s threats to democracy.

Democracy, equality, and opportunity are at risk.