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Democracy and Dissent
Today, it is worth recalling Arendt’s foundational defense of public dissent as well as her outspoken resistance to legalized denaturalization based on political opinions.03-16-2025
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Ignoring history and ignoring the law
Bari Weiss and David Bromwich write about the literal erasing of history, and "non-attachment to the rule of law" at the highest levels.06-29-2019
The Fundamental Chord: Remembering Carl Heidenreich
Max FeldmanWe first published this essay by Max L. Feldman earlier this year.
06-29-2019
Concentration Camps
Roger Berkowitz talks to The Independent about comments made by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about detention centers along the U.S.—Mexico border. 06-22-2019
What We're Reading
This week, a book review, an account of a controversial resignation, and reflections on Habermas are piquing our interest.06-22-2019
China the Anomaly, Hannah Arendt, Totalitarianism, and the Maoist Regime
Peter Baehr writes in the European Journal of Political Theory.06-21-2019
Between Mill and Plato
Roger Berkowitz and Samantha Hill take a look at Jonny Thakkar's examination of political correctness. 06-15-2019
The Cartoonish End of Cartoons
Roger Berkowitz brings us an article by Tjeerd Royaards about cartoons and the political conversation. 06-15-2019
What We're Reading: Legal and Political Constitutionalism
The preservation of liberal and free government piques our interest this week.06-14-2019
What We're Reading: Antiracism and the Meaning of Freedom
How does one practice antiracism? What, exactly, is freedom?06-09-2019