Gun Control and Constitutional Interpretation
The Supreme Court's assessment of gun rights has been largely shaped by originalist readings, but that doesn't necessarily settle the debate.
“Stand Back and Stand By”: The Demands of Loyal Opposition
What role and responsibilities does American democracy assume of the minority party?
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?
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?
When Should We Be Undemocratic?
On what grounds might barring a politician from ever running for public office again be justified?
The Cost of Free Speech
Freedoms come with responsibilities and must be balanced against other moral values.
Under Discussion: Undermining a Democratic Response
If we are to rise to the challenge presented by climate change, government must again become a tool for facilitating people's ability to act.
The Ethics of Presidential Polling
Can we justify the choice to make unofficial presidential polling data available to the masses while the result is still out?
Should News Sites Have Paywalls?
Given the vital democratic role of the fourth estate, we need some way of making fact-based journalism widely available.
Moral Authority in America
What have these past four years really meant for America's legacy? What is the way forward?