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The paradox of political morality
Lincoln's example might help as we weigh candidates' misbehavior
Jun 6
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Fight night comes to Flag Day
Why the president has erected a cage at the White House, and why we should resist
May 30
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Beware the Colossus of Trump
Tyrants throughout history have lacked humility. And there goes Trump.
May 24
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Beware the Colossus of Trump
Tyrants throughout history have lacked humility. And there goes Trump.
May 23
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Cultivating idealism in America
Politics is like gardening: You need to hold a vision of what can be, even when the outcome is uncertain.
May 16
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What can one man's hands do?
In so many small ways, citizens are stepping up to combat the abuses of Trumpism
May 9
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The sheathing of the sword
What lesson might America draw from ancient legend and its depiction in art?
May 2
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Yes, there's research even into how we vacation
Whatever you prefer, here's the key advice: Do it.
Apr 25
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Fighting for moral clarity against today's savages
Donald Trump is bringing back the sensibility of old Westerns. We need to insist on a better narrative.
Apr 18
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Our government has abandoned morality. Where do we turn now?
Millions of Americans see neither church nor state as a standard-setter, leaving them bereft.
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