Graham Platner Reminds Us That Morality in Politics Is Hogwash
The progressive platforming Graham Platner underscores the absence of morality across political lines.
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Opinion
Justifying Discrimination: The Backslide from Obergefell to Skrmetti
More than ten years after the Obergefell ruling, its lofty vision of the full promise of liberty remains unrealized, in large part due to the many exceptions carved out by the very Court that once defended it.
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Conflating Non-Partisan with Non-Political
The University of Chicago’s long-standing commitment to open inquiry and free expression is precisely what makes its silence in the wake of unprecedented government overreach disappointing.
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Our Future Falters in Indifference
There are two quotes I often use when describing the end of a good thing. One is T.S. Eliot’s closing
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Leading with People: The Zohran Mamdani Effect
If Zohran Mamdani teaches Democrats anything, it should be the immense power that lies in being likeable.
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The Death of Moral Superiority: Original Sin and the Biden Decline
Before reading Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s new book Original Sin, detailing Former President Biden’s decline and the subsequent actions taken by his inner circle to shield it from the American people, I was a skeptic. In fact, I still am.
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What Mamdani’s Win Tells Us About the Future of the Democratic Party
Zohran Mamdani’s upset win in New York’s mayoral primary reveals a new path for the Democratic Party: embrace bold, progressive, relevant, and grassroots-driven policies alongside authentic campaigning to engage a wider coalition of voters and rebuild public trust.
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I’m a Bill Maher Fan; He’s Starting to Lose Me
In the last few months, Bill Maher’s segment on his meeting with the President and his response to Larry David’s Op-Ed in the New York Times have soured me.
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Make America Liberal Again
We must reclaim liberalism as the shared philosophical foundation of our civic life, before ideological absolutism renders free expression and ultimately coexistence impossible.
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The War on “Woke”
A butterless scone has triggered a national identity crisis — and somehow, it’s “woke’s” fault. This essay unpacks how a term born from anti-racist resistance became a rhetorical void; a convenient, shape-shifting scapegoat co-opted by those more afraid of discomfort than injustice.
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Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story: The Landscape of Presidential Rankings
I have been infatuated with the United States Presidency since I was five years old. In fact, there’s a computer
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Climate Action Starts at Home: How Local Leadership Can Overcome President Trump’s Anti-Renewable Agenda
Despite President Trump’s rollback of federal climate policies, local governments and communities across the U.S. are stepping up to drive meaningful change. From Chicago’s transition to 100% renewable energy for municipal buildings to California’s cutting-edge methane tracking initiative, this article explores how grassroots leadership can counteract federal inaction and push the nation toward a more sustainable future.
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The Tories Can’t Reclaim the Right
“The hustings are over, the bunting is down, the mad hysteria is at an end.” Blackadder’s take on 18th-century democracy
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Maroon Pilled: A Culture of Choice
Joe Rogan symbolizes a new conservative cultural posture characterized by skepticism toward institutions and a performance of intellect rather than true inquiry. UChicago conservatives seek to reject mainstream liberalism but often mirror its traits, prioritizing spectacle over substance.
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Redlining’s Lasting Impact: How Systemic Discrimination Continues to Suppress Youth Voter Participation
The legacy of redlining continues to affect American communities, particularly impacting voter participation among youth in formerly redlined areas. Socio-economic disadvantages, limited access to polling places, and strict voter ID laws hinder engagement. Addressing these barriers through civic education and improved access is vital for fostering an inclusive democracy and empowering marginalized youth.
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Outsmarted: How Anti-Intellectualism Beat the Democrats
Last November, Americans went to the ballot box to send Democrats a crystal-clear message: they messed up. Former Vice President
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The Supreme Court Case Nobody’s Talking About
In 2018, C-SPAN conducted a poll testing Americans’ knowledge of the Supreme Court (SCOTUS). The results, unsurprisingly, were underwhelming: 52%
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Trump, the Courts, and the Conservative Machine
“To successfully wage [a judicial] campaign, you need three things: money, legal personnel and a judiciary that’s receptive to strategically
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We Give Them Not Praise: A Farewell to Heroes
“God bless you all. And may God protect our troops.” For a man of many gaffes, Joe Biden concludes every
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How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Insanity
The annual Army-Navy showdown is one of college football’s most anticipated games of the year. This time, the Navy Midshipmen
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