The Value of Secrecy in Congress
If voting in secret encourages members of Congress to vote their conscience, why shouldn't secret voting be the norm?
Why Anti-Vaxxers Are (Kind of) Like Marxists
The co-commitments of abortion-based anti-vaccine rhetoric seem to produce untenable results.
A Chicago Suburb Tries Reparations
Evanston's latest policy proposal faces moral and legal challenges from enemies as well as would-be allies.
Renewable Energy and Local Autonomy in Indiana
Generating clean energy with turbines seems to be in our interests, but how do we decide where we should we put them?
What Is Cancel Culture?
Decried as the uncontrollable behemoth risen by the left, cancel culture has long existed as a societal tool that knows no affiliation.
The Broader Moral Issue Behind the Filibuster
Is the filibuster the linchpin holding it all together or a relic from a bygone era holding us back?
Facebook Groups and Responsibility
Being conscious of our online behavior is the first step in combating misinformation.
More Than Words: Hate Crime Laws and the Atlanta Attack
Deploying the vocabulary of hate crime legislation might be more important than prosecuting offenders.
QAnon and Two Johns
Recent events once again require us to explain on what grounds we might justify social restrictions to speech.
In the Limelight: Ethics for Journalists as Public Figures
Given the impact of social media on journalism, we need a new understanding of what is and is not fit for public consumption.