On Shooting People on Fifth Avenue
Trump and his appointees and acolytes have voiced an untold number of insults and threats against rivals and opponents.
A Modest Proposal for a 28th Amendment
It does seem that if women voted and men did not, the country would elect more Democratic, liberal, and progressive leaders.
A Long Train of Abuses and Usurpations
It is painfully apparent that nearly every major abuse and usurpation by King George III has been replicated by Trump.
Unprincipled and Unashamed
The problem with people who lack knowledge and critical thinking ability is that they make poor decisions and are easily fooled and manipulated.
Blasphemy 2.0
Today we see a new wave of blasphemy accusations that we could call Blasphemy 2.0 because they differ from past forms.
One of Us
The feverish reaction to Kirk’s death proves that the price is only tolerable when the gun death is one of them, not one of us.
The New Great Disappointment
Disappointment – especially in the failed promises of capitalism and democracy – is a driving force in contemporary American and global politics.
What is Political Theology?
At the most obvious level, the term “political theology” designates some relation between politics and religion.
We’re All Living in Agnocracy
Ignorance has become a leading force in world politics, calling for a term to label rule by ignorance—agnocracy.
The Great Men(ace) of American History
We forget at our peril that Trump is very much a product of decades of conservative/Republican policy and effort.

























