Headwaters: September 14–20, 2026
Looking at what’s just behind us in preparation for the week ahead.
The Reconstruction Papers
Updates on The Reconstruction Papers, an essay collection offering bold visions for a post-Trump future.
28 articles
Rebalancing Trade in a Fragmented International Order
Chapter 9 (pp. 62–77) from The Reconstruction Papers.
The Liberal Economy: The Car Without an Engine Goes to the Mechanic
Chapter 8 (pp. 54–61) from The Reconstruction Papers.
We Need a Plan for What Comes Next. The Reconstruction Papers Is the Beginning of That Plan.
Repair will not be an option. We will have to rebuild atop the wreckage.
Guardrails for Democracy: How Congress Can Reinforce Privacy Rights and Independent Oversight
Chapter 4 (pp. 18–25) from The Reconstruction Papers.
Institutional Reform That Can Be Done With a Simple Majority in Congress
Chapter 2 (pp. 8–12) from The Reconstruction Papers.
The Minnesota Star Tribune Publishes an Article on The Reconstruction Papers
David M. Perry writes about looking ahead to what 2029 trifecta could accomplish.