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When Government Works Its Magic
The article discusses the vital role of civil servants in a functioning democracy, emphasizing that politics is about collective action for a common purpose. It critiques the poor treatment and recognition of public officials, which undermines meaningful political life. The Sammie awards, designed to honor exceptional federal employees, are presented as a way to address this problem by highlighting the critical contributions of public servants, often overlooked despite their role in solving significant challenges.09-08-2024
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Thomas Szasz on Thinking
Psychiatrist and academic Thomas Szasz provides this week's Thoughts on Thinking.03-11-2015
Amor Mundi 3/8/15
In this week's Amor Mundi, we reflect on how certain curricula in schools today are undermining moral facts, realize that the penalty for leakers of sensitive information varies depending on one's connections, uncover 'discriminatory intent' within and beyond the Ferguson police department, and much more!03-09-2015
Hannah Arendt Library: Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling
In this week's Library feature, we appreciate Hannah Arendt's collection of the works of German philosopher Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling.03-06-2015
Howard Zinn on Thinking
American historian, author, playwright, and social activist Howard Zinn provides this week's Thoughts on Thinking.03-04-2015
Amor Mundi 3/1/15
In this week's Amor Mundi, we wonder whether humans will eventually be replaced by more efficient machines, appeal to Karl Ove Knausgaard in our attempts to understand a uniquely American form of poverty, appreciate Peter Railton's efforts to open up a broader discussion on depression, and much more.03-02-2015
Hannah Arendt Library: St. Augustine
We appreciate Arendt's engagement with Saint Augustine's "Confessions."02-27-2015
The American Jewish Peace Archive
We recognize Aliza Becker, one of her Associate Fellows, and her creation of the American Jewish Peace Archive: An Oral History of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Activists (AJPA).02-26-2015
Eric Hoffer on Thinking
American moral and social philosopher Eric Hoffer provides this week's Thoughts on Thinking.02-25-2015
Amor Mundi 2/22/15
In this week's Amor Mundi, we recognize the enduring legacy of the American Revolution in American politics and rhetoric, expose the under-reported dangers of becoming a whistleblower, identify the universality all writers aspire to achieve, and much more.02-23-2015