Israel Kolawole - Liberal Currents

Extremely Online: A Definition

Becoming Extremely Online is a choice: one that fewer of us should make.

Katherine Alejandra Cross Aug 27, 2026

The Trump Trainwreck

The president’s choices at home and abroad are boosting Democrats’ chances in November.

Nicholas Grossman Aug 26, 2026

A Republic of Excuses

You will not like it here and it will get worse until we get better.

Justin Briley Aug 25, 2026

Israel Kolawole is a freelance writer covering culture, technology, and society. His work explores how systems shape everyday life, with a focus on underreported communities and emerging digital realities.

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The Empty Architect

Rebuilding state capacity is not just about saving money or improving efficiency. It is about reclaiming our collective sovereignty.

Israel Kolawole May 26, 2026

Governing by Algorithm: What Smart Cities Are Teaching Us About Power in Liberal Democracies

The current automation of governance is an evolution in the longstanding tension between democratic responsiveness and technocratic executive power.

Israel Kolawole Apr 7, 2026