Why There’s No Such Thing As Local Government Any More, And What To Do About It
Nonprofits, states, and local governments now typically behave like big-box stores: same entity, different location. Maybe the aisles run side to side instead of front to back, but largely everything is the same.
What We Can Learn From Jane Jacobs’ Cantankerous Localism
Jane Jacobs fought the prevailing theory at the time that city planners know best, and attempted to mobilize communities to improve and protect their neighborhoods.
How Nationalizing Tragedies Like Parkland Keeps Citizens Divided And Impotent
Why is my students’ attention focused on a far-away shooting they know nothing about while a classmate’s murder remains unsolved and unpublicized one year later?
If You Like Wintertime Coziness, You’ll Love Small Government
The short, dark days of winter, unlike any other time of year, afford us the ideal opportunity to indulge in and cherish the most basic and exquisite of all human pleasures: coziness.
Why Thanksgiving Is More Important Than Ever This Year
It’s tempting to avoid the people who annoy us, who might judge or look down on us. But Thanksgiving is about seeking peace, despite our differences.
How Going Local Will Help Millennials Get Over The 2016 Election Results
No matter who they voted for, millennials can fight disillusionment and despair by turning homeward and fighting political battles at the grassroots level.
2016’s Terrors Come From Trusting Presidents More Than We Trust God
Christians should appeal to the disillusioned and fearful on left and right, showing them that no president can fix our collective problems.
4 Reasons Globalism Won’t Retreat Anytime Soon
Peering through the murk, what we see in our current political memes about globalism is a noisy celebration of half-truths and half-baked ideas.
Rebuilding America: Charles Murray Joins Federalist Radio
Charles Murray joins the Federalist Radio Hour to discuss his new book, “By The People: Rebuilding Liberty Without Permission.”
Big Brother’s My Keeper, My Soul Shall Want
President Obama’s team has added meat to his My Brother’s Keeper initiative. Here’s a deprecatory ode.
What’s Behind Millennials’ Trust Issues?
It’s not the economy, violence, or inequality. Millennials’ lack of trust stems from their relational detachment.
Why Conservatives Should Care About Urban Farming
Urban farming brings beauty to barren landscapes, provides for needy communities, and fosters an entrepreneurial spirit.
Why Gavin Newsom Can’t Use His Good Ideas About Local Governance
Gavin Newsom has some good ideas about local governance which he can never put into practice.
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