Rose, Knife, Policy
The double-speak language of American victimization and violence has never been more clear than in Trump's second term
The History of Successful Liberal Reform
When elites feared the system would fall apart entirely, they accepted reform.
The Far Right Canon
The radical right has its own canon of intellectuals—aristocratic, resentful, and a profound challenge to liberal philosophy.
Neon Liberalism #28: Has Feminism Run Out of Steam?
Join Samantha and guest Talia Bhatt as they discuss the state of feminism under Trump II, the enduring relevance of
The Totalitarian Logic of Immigration Controls
Reading Chandran Kukathas' "Immigration and Freedom" during the second Trump administration.
Half the Answer #15: Showing Their Buts
Trent and Caitlin talk to…each other??? Caitlin presents the reasoning behind her recent Liberal Currents essay on the rhetorical
In Defense of Classical Liberalism
The classical liberals were, after all, liberals, even as we understand the word today. They valued personal liberty and moral equality, and were prepared to undertake radical social reform to advance those values.
The Coming Nuclear Age
Programs of territorial conquest against non-nuclear states must be strongly punished by whatever means available.
Neon Liberalism #27: How to Fix Democracy
Join Samantha and guest Kevin J. Elliott as we talk about the history of democracy as a form of government,
Half the Answer #14: Anti-DEI or Just Segregationist?
Caitlin and Trent join Associate Professor Victor Ray to talk about DEI. What is meant by DEI depends on who
Trump's Lawlessness Has Historical Roots
Donald Trump is heir to a long tradition of presidential misuse of federal powers and personnel against American citizens.
How to Prevent the Orbanization of America
A great deal of the opposition has stepped up, but the opposition party needs to start truly acting like one.