Saving Democracy—Realistically

Yes, we disdain the Electoral College. In the meantime, there are more realistic ways to unlock our democratic Gordian Knot.

By Larry Diamond

Summer, No. 65 – 28 MIN READ

Rereading Obama

The first volume of the President’s memoir is beautifully written, insightful—and informed by his occasionally frustrating multi-dimensionalism.

By James T. Kloppenberg

March 4, 2021, 3:51 pm – 18 MIN READ

Hold Your Fire, Dueling Democrats

Joe Biden won with a coalition that stretched from Bill Kristol to AOC. Success will require foresight and restraint.

By William Galston

Winter, No. 59 – 12 MIN READ

Yes, Let Us Have Peace. But...

We must try to move forward. But we must remember and pronounce, not idealize or excuse, those who put us through these four searing years.

By Brandon R. Byrd

Winter, No. 59 – 7 MIN READ