A Journal of Ideas

Civics

Toward A New Birth of Patriotism

We need to make life better for young people and instill in them an appreciation for the genius of American democracy.

By William A. Galston Linda Chavez

Educating for Democracy: The Case for a New Civics

By Danielle S. Allen Carah Ong Whaley

Cleansing Ourselves of Trumpism

We can’t wish away the resentments he’s stoked. But we can counter them.

By Jim Sleeper

A Sense of Belonging

Our schools are producing all manner of over-achievers. What they’re not producing anymore are citizens. And it’s liberalism that pays the price.

By E.D. Hirsch Jr.

Was Justice Ginsburg Wrong?

It depends on whether you think Trump is just another presidential candidate.

By Nathan Pippenger