Archive - Discourse

Was Shakespeare a Pacifist?

In some of his plays, most notably “Troilus and Cressida,” the Bard makes the case against war

2 hrs ago •

A Progressive’s Doubts About Progressivism in the Age of Trump

Before progressives can win elections again they need to reexamine some core beliefs and attitudes

Apr 22 •

Michael C. Behrent

A FinReg Backtrack Brings Good News for Small Business

A new deregulatory push in the financial regulation arena will help small businesses and family farms

Apr 21 •

C. Jarrett Dieterle

Why China and Qatar Are Funding Juilliard, Not Just Harvard

Three little words: Cultural influence matters

Apr 17 •

John Mac Ghlionn

Thanks to Donald Trump, the possibility of a Conservative victory north of the border has gone from a sure thing to a long shot

Apr 16 •

On Making Babies and Making Enemies

To lower the temperature of social discourse, we need to use better interpretive principles

Apr 15 •

Patrick J. Casey

Why We Don’t Trust AI Decisions

The human brain gives us a big clue as to why we are often distrustful of AI-generated advice

Apr 14 •

Once Upon a Time in ‘The West’

The ‘Culture War Christians’ denigrate the pre-Christian roots of Western civilization

Apr 11 •

Robert Tracinski

Public Art Should Please the Public

A democratically elected government should design buildings that don’t alienate the citizens who pay for them

Apr 10 •

Medicaid Needs Commonsense, Cost-Saving Reforms

Instead of attacking lawmakers for ‘cutting Medicaid,’ Americans should support prudent reforms to strengthen its finances and target its resources…

Apr 9 •

Charles Blahous

What the ‘Signalgate’ Snafu Overlooks

The real problem isn’t the Signal app, but the outdated and inefficient communications methods the U.S. government uses

Apr 8 •

That Oval Office Meeting—The Other 40 Minutes

The public breakdown of Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy deserved the attention it got, but let’s not forget the rest of their encounter

Apr 7

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