Liberalism as a Military Technology
To exclude individuals on the basis of sex, color, class, or creed now means to hobble the strength of the state.
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Join Samantha and guest Kevin J. Elliott as we talk about the history of democracy as a form of government, why it has no longer has any competitors, and how the structure of our democracy has nevertheless become a site of political contestation. Elliott also swings for the fences and offers some deep reforms we need to restore fairness and competition to our system—a fascinating conversation!
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