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The Leverage State
How Governments Control Institutions Without Taking Them Over
Mar 6
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The Tyrannical Reign of Iran's "Religious Leader"
I keep hearing Americans talk about Iran’s recently assassinated “religious leader” the way they might talk about a bishop in a distant diocese.
Mar 5
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Photography's War on War Propaganda
Photography can still shape our understanding of war, but in today’s world of speed and confusion, we must remember that images have never delivered…
Mar 4
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Comforting Lies and Complex Laws
How Legal Delusions Prevent Us from Understanding the Constitution, the Presidency, Congress, and the Courts
Mar 4
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The Narrow Strait and the Narrowing Margin for Error
Wars rarely spiral out of control because leaders wake up craving catastrophe.
Mar 3
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The Gravitational Pull of War Authorizations that Never Expire
Whenever the USA carries out a bombing, drone strike, or another round of “limited” military action far from home, someone is bound to say, “Presidents…
Mar 2
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February 2026
The Language that Always Makes War Feel Inevitable
When governments go to war, they commence their hostilities with words, not weapons.
Feb 28
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Faith Should Judge Politics, Not Echo It
The sermon began with a verse from Micah and ended with applause for a candidate.
Feb 27
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The Most Fascinating Thing About Photography
Photography does not ask whether you were born gifted, but whether you are willing to learn.
Feb 26
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Thinking Clearly About Open Borders
Here are five approaches to “open borders” that deserve careful consideration and scrutiny.
Feb 24
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The Political Calculus of Self-condescension
Gavin Newsom, the white governor of California, was on stage in Atlanta last night, in conversation with the city’s Black mayor, Andre Dickens.
Feb 23
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The 10 Commandments and the #1 Job of Educators
Every curriculum transmits values, but there is one value that ought to take precedence over all others in a pluralistic republic.
Feb 22
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