Alan Kahan - Liberal Currents

The Midterms Are Here

Dems in array behind El-Sayed, while Trump's DOJ is not so buttoned-up.

Adam Gurri Nov 3, 2026

The Future of Brazil's Fight Against Neofascism

Lula’s victory mattered, and has averted the worst outcomes. But neofascism has not been defeated in Brazil.

Marcela Gottschald Nov 3, 2026

Half the Answer

What Will Trump Try This Time? (Half the Answer #112, with Adam Hochschild)

How will or won't states be able to protect their voters and officials from interference?

Caitlin M. Green, Trent R. Nelson, Adam Hochschild Nov 2, 2026

Alan S. Kahan is Professor of British Civilization at the Université de Paris-Saclay and a Senior Member emeritus of the Institut Universitaire de France. His most recent book is Freedom from Fear.

2 articles

For a Liberal Pessimism

Real pessimism is in order if optimism requires achieving utopia.

Alan Kahan Jun 29, 2026

The Moral Gulf Between Liberals and Populists

A reply to Matthew Sleat's review of "Freedom from Fear."

Alan Kahan May 22, 2024