A. D. Blair - Liberal Currents

The Mancunian Candidate and the End of Keir Starmer (Half the Answer #94, with Hunter CG)

Exactly what is going on in England? Why is the Labour Party trying to behave like the Tories—or worse?

Our party system was radically different in 1965 than the one we have had in the 21st century.

Adam Gurri Jul 15, 2026

Socialist philosopher G. A. Cohen's engagement with the best of the liberal tradition is a model for the future.

Matthew McManus Jul 15, 2026

Doing my best to mine both American and world history for insights that can be weaponized in defense of democracy.

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Politics doesn't stop in an authoritarian system and we cannot give up the struggle.

A. D. Blair Mar 27, 2026

A great deal of the opposition has stepped up, but the opposition party needs to start truly acting like one.

A. D. Blair May 20, 2025

In politics sometimes you’re in government, sometimes you’re in the opposition, and sometimes you’re a dissident.

A. D. Blair Jul 8, 2024