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The Sacred Art of Winging It
Everything I didn't learn at Evergreen State College.
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When Anti-Woke Becomes Pro-Trump
On the wishful thinking of those who think a second Donald Trump presidency would weaken “woke” and bolster liberalism.
Nov 1
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Cathy Young
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Elon Musk Goes Full Conspiracist
But why?
Oct 30
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Luke Hallam
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The Neoracists
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Keira Bell: My Story
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Why I'm Losing Trust in the Institutions
Dec 23, 2020
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Yascha Mounk
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A Taxonomy of Fear
Jul 21, 2020
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Emily Yoffe
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The Deep Roots of the Left’s Deafening Silence on Hamas
Oct 16, 2023
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Yascha Mounk
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Deep Reading Will Save Your Soul
May 29
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William Deresiewicz
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Europe’s Center Is Losing On Immigration
If mainstream parties don't adapt, the far-right will keep winning.
Oct 29
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Sheri Berman
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The Long Road to Austin
Donald Trump’s appearance on Joe Rogan is a watershed moment for new media.
Oct 28
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Sam Kahn
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How I Learned To Stop Criticizing Everything
There are two directions higher education can take. Here’s why I chose pluralism.
Oct 25
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Eboo Patel
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Shikha Dalmia on Leaving Libertarianism
Yascha Mounk and Shikha Dalmia discuss American conservatism, the rise of authoritarian populism, and whether identitarians of the left are right or…
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Yascha Mounk and Norbert Röttgen discuss the war in Ukraine and Germany’s political, economic, and security crisis.
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Why Is This Race So Damn Close?
Yascha Mounk, Ruy Teixeira, and Yuval Levin discuss why American elections are so close—and how one party could build a stable majority.
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The Danger to American Democracy
If Trump wins, an unstoppable force is about to meet an unmovable object.
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Elon Musk Goes Full Conspiracist
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The Long Road to Austin
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The Sacred Art of Winging It
Everything I didn't learn at Evergreen State College.
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Jeff Maurer
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Why I Am Not a PhD
English departments teach theory, not literature.
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The Problem With Solar
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Europe’s Center Is Losing On Immigration
If mainstream parties don't adapt, the far-right will keep winning.
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What Changed After October 7
Amid these Days of Awe, we desperately need a new vision of regional peace and prosperity.
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Israel Cannot Survive as a Pariah State
The escalation of hostilities is the culmination of a short-sighted strategy.
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A People’s History of Free Speech
On the Greek origins of the First Amendment, and what we lose when we lose the inclination to speak truth to power.
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The Enduring Wisdom of America's Founding Documents
A liberal reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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Equality Is Good, Actually
Contrary to popular critiques, the liberal value of equality doesn’t make you weak or nihilistic.
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How I Learned To Stop Criticizing Everything
There are two directions higher education can take. Here’s why I chose pluralism.
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How To Fix DEI
The current system is broken. Here’s what truly inclusive institutions would look like.
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Reflections on the New Encampment Culture
There were many puzzling features of the recent protests. This coming year, universities must course correct—while protecting the right to dissent.
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Yascha Mounk and Raj Vinnakota discuss how to build a healthy campus community (and keep it).
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It’s Not the Fascism That Should Bother Us
The debate over Trump's style of politics obscures his profound indecency.
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The Crisis of Trust
Whatever happens in the election, Trump has already done damage enough to the social fabric.
Oct 18
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Francis Fukuyama
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After Bretton Woods?
The underpinnings of the old order are giving way. It's unclear what replaces them.
Oct 5
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Francis Fukuyama
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Ukraine Needs Help
The war is in a critical phase.
Sep 18
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Why I Am Not a PhD
English departments teach theory, not literature.
Oct 22
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Liza Libes
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The Problem With Solar
It's basically free—but at the same time it's hideously expensive. What gives?
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What Trump 2.0. Really Means
He proposes to further upend Republican tradition—and liberal democratic norms.
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"Am I Racist?" Is Part Of The Problem, Not The Solution
Matt Walsh’s controversial film makes its points but fuels polarization.
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The Wrong Way to Help Disabled Kids
Many people want to abolish Residential Treatment Facilities. But for some severely disabled kids, being away from home is best.
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Woke Is Here To Stay
The fallout over Tony Dokoupil’s interview of Ta-Nehisi Coates shows that woke ideas have permeated the institutions.
Oct 10
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