All articles
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June 14, 2026
If You Have to Cheat to Win, Why Should Anyone Trust You to Govern?
An argument for broad participation, fair elections and the basic democratic principle that leaders should earn trust instead of limiting the electorate.
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June 14, 2026
Stronger Together: Fear Divides. Humanity Builds.
A reflection on fear, trust and the cooperation that makes democracy durable, communities resilient and the future worth building together.
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June 14, 2026
Why Are We Still Here?
An urgent essay asking why leaders still choose exclusion, extraction and regression when humanity already has the tools to build a better world.
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April 12, 2026
Do We Love Our Neighbors?
An inquiry into Trump-era policies on environmental rollbacks, unchecked war powers, tariff shocks and clean-energy misinformation — and what love of neighbor should mean in public life.
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March 20, 2026
The Economic Cost of the Iran War
Operation Epic Fury and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices past $120 a barrel and inflation projections surging. Here’s what the 2026 U.S.–Israeli war on Iran is costing ordinary Americans.
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March 20, 2026
Rebalancing American Democracy: Why Congress Should Lead
The framers intended Congress to lead. A century of executive expansion has tilted the balance of power. Here’s what that means for democracy — and what voters can do about it.
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March 2026
Why Leadership Matters: Amy Acton vs. Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor
Why does the choice of Ohio's governor matter so deeply? We examine what the difference between Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy means for public health, crisis response, and the future of the state.
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March 2026
When War Dominates the Headlines, What Questions Should We Be Asking?
When war dominates the headlines, what questions should we be asking? A look at democratic accountability, peaceful resistance, and the power of the vote.
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February 2026
Challenging Andy Barr's DEI Attack
We examine Andy Barr's February 2026 DEI attack ad, looking at unemployment data, education gaps, and his own contradictory voting record.
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March 1, 2025
Project 2025: The Christian nationalist blueprint threatening American freedom
Project 2025 is a 922-page blueprint to concentrate presidential power and impose Christian nationalist ideology on the federal government. Here's what you need to know.
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February 3, 2025
A Third Term? The resolution to rewrite the Constitution for one man
Rep. Andrew Ogles introduced a constitutional amendment to allow three presidential terms. We unpack the proposal and why term limits are vital to democracy.
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January 12, 2025
Democracy on Trial: Trump's felony convictions and the future of the Republic
How does a convicted felon return to the White House? We examine Trump's 34-count felony conviction, the unconditional discharge, and what it means for democratic norms.
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Speech
We Rise — A Call to Stand
A declaration against authoritarianism, tyranny and silence — and a call to rise for freedom, truth and one another. One voice.