Nathan Pippenger

Democracy? Sure—Let’s Try It

The Constitution is lauded as the cornerstone of our democracy. But what if it’s the reason we don’t actually have one?

The Lure of Antipolitics

The danger for our democracy lies in substituting unaccountable powers for democratically authorized ones.

Asking the Right Question About Nationalism

Put aside "whether" for a moment, and consider "what kind."

Silly Punditry by Hackish Pundits

Imagine a future where writers have to waste precious time responding to bad-faith conservative agitprop. (It's already here.)

What the Kavanaugh Debacle Has Revealed

"Trust us, we know him" was never a convincing endorsement.