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Books
Why It’s So Hard to Build Trust In Government
Americans literally can’t believe popular public programs are public.
The Journalist Who Changed How We See Gay America
Randy Shilts was stubbornly committed to truth telling—no matter the cost.
Lincoln the Politician
The president most known for his moral vision was also a master political operator.
The Hustling, Sweating, Flawed Greatness of Richard Holbrooke
The legendary diplomat was a deeply imperfect specimen of the human condition. Yet at his most statesmanlike moments, he could be extraordinary.
The Radicalizations of the American Mind
Why liberals need to grapple with the complexity of the new left.
The Rise of White Identity Politics
White voters increasingly see themselves as a threatened ethnic group. By championing an inclusive American identity, liberal politicians can offer an alternative.
The Cork Board President
The Donald Trump era requires a new theory of conspiracy theories.
Why the Left Is Losing the Information Age
Liberals assumed digital technology would help their side. They forgot how power works.
Adam Gopnik’s Ineffective Defense of Liberalism
Instead of recognizing a crisis, he acts like we all just need a little reassurance.
