Podcast The Impeachment Power December 04, 2024 In this week鈥檚 episode we step into conversation with Keith Whittington about his new book, The Impeachment Power, as we explore the historical and constitutional dimensions of impeachment in American politics. Read More
Podcast Raised to Obey December 03, 2024 Nearly every country today has universal primary education. But why did governments in the West decide to provide education to all children in the first place? Read More
Interview Eric Storm on the rise and evolution of nationalism October 28, 2024 Is nationalism more alive than ever? Eric Storm, author of 鈥淣ationalism,鈥� discusses the nature and evolution of nationalism, from the early modern era to the present. Read More
Podcast The Tech Coup October 24, 2024 Over the past decades, under the cover of 鈥渋nnovation,鈥� technology companies have successfully resisted regulation and have even begun to seize power from governments themselves. Facial recognition firms track citizens for police surveillance. Read More
Essay Up from feudalism: the Black American liberal tradition October 03, 2024 What did it mean to be an enlightened 鈥渓iberal鈥� in the United States before the twentieth century? What鈥檚 race got to do with it? Read More
Essay Ungoverning: an unfamiliar name for an unfamiliar danger September 30, 2024 The idea that those entrusted with responsibility for governing a democracy would intentionally make the state less capable鈥攄egrading its ability to collect taxes, to deliver mail, to conduct diplomacy, to prosecute violations of civil rights鈥攊s almost unthinkable. We call this 鈥渦ngoverning.鈥� Read More
Reading List Books for understanding the US election August 09, 2024 Voting, both a fundamental civic duty and a hard-won right, is at the core of our democratic process. With election season upon us, delve into this list of books for understanding today鈥檚 increasingly complex election politics. Read More
Essay Our innumerate democracy April 16, 2024 The Declaration of Independence is a mathematical document. It starts by proclaiming certain truths to be self-evident and proceeds to list them. In math, such statements are the axioms of a theory. Read More
Reading List Books for understanding how we vote March 15, 2024 2024 is a momentous year for global elections, with high-stakes, historic elections in over 50 countries. Seeking clarity on voting worldwide, and the political and social factors at play? This reading list can help. Read More
Podcast A Real Right to Vote February 21, 2024 Throughout history, too many Americans have been disenfranchised or faced needless barriers to voting. Part of the blame falls on the Constitution, which does not contain an affirmative right to vote. Read More
Video PUP Speaks: Christopher Harris on the need to reframe Black History Month February 21, 2024 This month, Christopher Harris reminds us that to celebrate Black history is to cherish everyday Black life. Read More
Podcast Making Democracy Count February 16, 2024 What鈥檚 the best way to determine what most voters want when multiple candidates are running? What鈥檚 the fairest way to allocate legislative seats to different constituencies? What鈥檚 the least distorted way to draw voting districts? Read More
Reading List Exploring Black Experiences February 01, 2024 First proposed by Black educators and the Black United Students at Kent State University in 1969,聽Black History Month, celebrated annually in February in the US, is an opportunity to celebrate Black voices, achievements, and to聽reflect on the central role of African Americans throughout US history. av福利社 is proud to publish books that engage with serious issues and ideas relating to Black experiences. Read More
Video PUP Speaks: Hana Schank on public interest technology January 19, 2024 PUP Speaks author Hana Schank describes how a revolutionary new approach鈥攑ublic interest technology鈥攃an transform the way we solve problems. Read More
Podcast Our Compelling Interests December 14, 2023 It is clear that in our society today, issues of diversity and social connectedness remain deeply unresolved and can lead to crisis and instability. The major demographic changes taking place in America make discussions about such issues all the more imperative. Read More
