Louis Brandeis, the legendary jurist, warned of the spiritual and political costs of economic concentration. Today, that’s more relevant than ever.
Books
What the Abortion Debate Leaves Out
The pro-choice/pro-life framework overlooks the many hidden ways in which the law impacts women’s reproductive freedom.
It’s Time for Some Blunt Talk on Weed
As the marijuana movement races ahead, are we ignoring the drug’s real risks?
How the Supreme Court Learned to Play Politics
Partisan judging is a team sport. A lot of it takes place off the court.
Return of the Strongmen
The rise of leaders like Rodrigo Duterte reveals that autocratic populism can thrive in a wide range of environments, posing a global threat to democratic government.
Neocons Paved the Way for Trump. Finally, One Admits It.
Max Boot charts his journey through—and out of—the conservative intellectual movement.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Long Fight for Equality
As an advocate and a judge, she has used ingenuity, tenacity, and strategic brilliance to attack the legal foundations of discrimination in America.
How Capitalism Lost Its Way
The modern American economy is not just unfair. It’s ruining our democracy.
Only More Democracy Can Save Democracy
To counter the threat of authoritarianism, the left must focus on expanding voting rights.
How Whips Make Congress Work
If laws are like sausages—unpleasant to watch being made—then party whips are their indispensible chefs.
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