An undoubtedly controversial, and thought-provoking, article on the relationship between civil rights and Title IX enforcement.

For those interested in conflict mapping, an exploration of different strategies for drawing and thinking about history.

A surprising argument worth considering -- the problem of income stagnation is overstated.

Encouraging signs that authoritarianism might not be so stable after all. The challenge is to make democracy really work.

A surprising, and probably sensible argument, that protecting biodiversity needs to include germs.

Getting beyond the rhetoric, look at the role of immigrants in the US economy.

An argument that the transition from democracy to authoritarianism is very difficult to reverse.

Important questions about exactly how we define hate groups, who gets to decide, and violence risks.

Evidence of public support for major changes in the structure of democracy. How do we assure positive change?

Video retrospectives on Russian efforts to propagandize the West.

From Essential Partners, thoughts about dealing with family political conflicts over the holidays.

A look at the politics of trying to divide white America along class lines and an appeal for efforts to push back.

In case you missed it, citizen initiatives aimed at strengthening democracy did well in the recent election.

A bit of moderating perspective on fears of China's emerging, high-tech totalitarian state.

A reminder: the success of efforts to address climate change ultimately depends upon building broad support for shared sacrifice.

An examination of the details of Theresa May's vision for Brexit. It sure is different from the popular vision.

Steve Hilton (Positive Populism) makes the case against elitism and for a populism worthy of widespread support.

A surprising and, in many ways, alarming look at how Silicon Valley envisions the future evolution of society.

A critique of tendency on too many campuses to avoid engaging the tough issues that underlie our deep divisions.

For those looking for more moderate, compromise-oriented conservatives, welcome news that they actually exist.

Illuminating infographics that make the results of the recent election much easier to visualize.

Another intriguing idea for improving the US House of Representatives, districts with multiple representatives.

An interesting initiative from Microsoft, a Digital Peace Now campaign aimed at the various forms of cyberwarfare.

Apparently we can, in the fairly near future, expect computers to be able to translate as well as human translators!

A persuasive argument outlining the precedents for and the benefits of expanding the US House of Representatives.