Immigration and Multiculturalism
October 3, 2021
Whether for economic reasons or to flee violence and persecution, immigration rates continue to climb…
The Ethics of Debt
October 14, 2018
According to a report from the Jubilee Debt Campaign, there are currently 24 countries facing…
Democracy in Crisis
November 12, 2017
Democratic systems of government are supposed to reflect the interests of ordinary citizens, and not…
The Military: What Is It Good For?
February 16, 2014
Is the military draft a natural expression of democratic values, or a challenge to our…
Corporations and the Future of Democracy
October 28, 2012
The US prides itself on the strength of its democratic institutions and considers itself a…
Loyalty
September 9, 2012
Loyalty is usually reckoned to be an important virtue; even loyalty to lost causes is…
War, Sacrifice, and the Media
September 11, 2011
The media often present a sanitized and one sided narrative of war, torture and other…
Patriotism versus Cosmopolitanism
July 6, 2010
Patriotism versus Comopolitanism: Is your loyalty to America and Americans more important than the common…
Immigration and Citizenship
September 20, 2009
What are the effects of immigration on culture in America? Does it promote homogenization, diversity,…
The Judiciary in Democracy
February 1, 2009
In many democracies, the judiciary is protected, to one degree or another, from the voters. …
The Bush Doctrine of Preemptive Self-Defense
January 13, 2004
What is the difference between mere aggression and preemptive self defense? Can you really permissibly…
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