The government is the only entity big enough to stop business from having all the control and economic sway, yet the United States is failing at this.
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Tyranny of the Minority
Levitsky and Ziblatt propose reforming our democracy in the same vein as Norway has by making representation more proportional and elections more direct.

Forgetabaht it! New York City is… Screwed
Zohran will probably win. Our 1970s municipal bankruptcy won’t have nuttin’ on an abandoned tax base by the class who pay all the bills here today.

On America Super Monopolies
By Jack Jones
With the windows closed, the drapes pulled shut and no interaction with the outside world, the powers that be, namely, corporate America and the oligarchs reign supreme and go unchecked.

Somaliland: Excellent News from the Horn of Africa
There are rumors about in the diplomatic sphere and in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa, that Trump might just be about to recognise Somaliland.

PHOTOS: At the No Kings Rally in Chicago
By Jack Jones
We should take personal account of our lives from time to time and the way we treat others. We are holding our leaders to this same evaluation.

Executive Immunity and Institutional Erosion
By Jack Jones
Unchecked executive power threatens democratic institutions in the US, demanding urgent civic response.
Challenges in Contemporary U.S. Leadership
By Jack Jones
Trump’s presidency raises questions about accountability, governance, and the U.S.’s standing on the global stage.
Medieval Muslim Thought Experiments and America’s Founding
There is a line of brilliant thought experiments that stems from medieval Islamic Central Asia and Spain, through the European Enlightenment and to Thomas Paine.
Announcing My Two New Poetry Books Coming Out
I wanted to let you all know about these two books that are coming out soon, I’ve been very fortunate to have a short story collection and a book of new poems be released this year.
Facebook is Losing its Chance to be a Force for Democracy
Sarah Wynn Williams pitches her idea that Facebook has great power for good in the world, an idealism she eventually loses as she works in policy for Facebook.
Trump, The Wrestlemania President
To uphold our democracy, we need more than just to be entertained. We need thoughtful discussions/debates even amongst those who disagree.
Honoring Legacy, Embracing Justice
By Andrew Straw
My family’s story is not only one of proud military service and enduring sacrifice but also one marked by the lasting consequences.
Israel and Moving Forward in Gaza
I understand Hamas is not a trustworthy partner, but Israel has long since been an innovative technology center and needs to bring that innovation into politics.
Short-Term Thinking
When running a democratic form of government, people have to believe that leadership is not just thinking about the next news cycle or the next election.

