The New State Media

A corrupt bargain has been struck between the oligarchs who own our public squares and the autocrats who aspire to own our country.

Neon Liberalism #13: The Ketamine Koup

The chaos coming out of Washington, D.C., over the past week seems to be emanating from one man, and for once it's not Donald Trump—it's Elon Musk. Project 2025 is still happening, but Musk's seizure of government computer systems is happening more

Elon Musk Is Working His Hardest to Make a Chinese Century

The Ketamine Koup will make America a mediocre backwater.

Once and Future Liberal Institutionalism

When conservatives want to burn down the system.

Big Structural Change—Jesus to Marx

Only in modernity can the rich tell themselves that it is wrong to pity the poor, that their own wealth alongside another’s poverty is simply justice in action. 

Personal Discretion Over the Treasury's Payments System Means the End of Democracy

If the Court and federal workers fail to stop Elon Musk, we are heading for authoritarianism.

Elon Musk Is a Bigger Short Term Threat Than Trump

We need to rally against his insurgency in the federal government, and we need to do it now.

Brains Poisoned by the "Twitter Files" Cannot Recognize the Genuine Speech Crisis in Front of Their Faces

Trump is consolidating control of online platforms and strong-arming news organizations.

Neon Liberalism #12: Is It Time for Tariffs?

Tariffs were central to mercantilist economic policy—deployed to generate funding for government, protection for industries, or pain for enemies. But can or will tariffs be put to a genuinely public-spirited use for today's United States? Samantha, Jason, and guest Maia Mindel talk about purposes and consequences of

Portland Is Not Your Punching Bag

Portland is not what right-wing fever dreams make it out to be.

We Must Defend and Build a True Opposition Media

It is absolutely critical that the opposition have a voice that is widely heard.

Roger Scruton's Critique of Liberalism

Scruton was a serious and thoughtful philosopher whose views warrant careful engagement.