BI in Context [Old MOOS Additional References]

An insightful essay that puts democracy's current struggles into the larger historical context of societal development and evolution.

An argument that liberal democracy cannot be defended by abandoning the liberal democratic principles that are its foundation.

A look into the strange synthesis between Donald Trump and the efforts of Christians to defend their beliefs.

Eye-opening news about recent AI advances in translation software and a tantalizing look at a world in which language barriers collapse.

A compelling and terrifying argument that the time has once again arisen for making the United States (and its allies) the arsenal for democracy.

As support for the institution of marriage continues to decline, an argument that (in this case) cultural change may be making things worse rather than better.

For those who feared that good journalism was no longer economically feasible, a hopeful story about the Atlantic's resurrection.

For a time of reckoning in which so many people focus on holding others accountable for their actions, an argument for tempering accountability with forgiveness.

A look at how opposition to progressive policies is metastasizing into an open embrace of Russian authoritarianism.

Review and summary of an important new book that tries to offer identity politics a positive path through the backlash that is threatening its success.