Can Judicial Resistance Last?

The law can protect democracy—but only up to a certain point. After that, it’s up to the people. And there’s the challenge.

By Robert L. Tsai Bojan Bugaric

Fall 2025, No. 78 – 30 MIN READ

Liberalism Without Illusions

We must free ourselves from the delusion that history is progressive and accept that the dark side of our nature is here to stay.

By William A. Galston

Summer 2025, No. 77 – 24 MIN READ

Banking on Democracy

Fed governance can be improved, of course, but it is not fundamentally undemocratic.

By Chris Hughes

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 12 MIN READ

Donald Trump Exploits Our Great Paradox

As the founders knew, the only way to bring about the rupture of democracy is through the very exercise of democracy.

By Fernand Amandi

Winter 2025, No. 75 – 7 MIN READ