The narrative of America
A new book by Walter Isaacson considers one of the most famous sentences in American history.
All posts filed under: The Times We Live In
Addressing the challenges of our polarized times
Illuminating the past in light of the present
Eric Foner’s new book of essays reminds us that history remains visible today.
Citizenship (Revisited)
An old piece that is a reminder to “Love the neighbor you like and the neighbor you don’t like.”
Walking as a subversive act
My chat with Ann de Forest―editor of “Ways of Walking”―celebrating movement at a human pace.
Disengage with your misery machine: Vol. II
Imagine if we stopped spending time online so we could focus on things that makes life better.
There would be neither slaves nor masters
Allen Guelzo’s intimate study of Abraham Lincoln’s powerful vision of democracy.
The love of money
The evisceration of The Washington Post by a billionaire owner suggests that the decimation is the plan.
Times that try men’s souls
The work will remain the work. To heal old wounds. To not make new ones.
Stories and myths
We need better stories
America remains a work-in-progress
America is an idea founded on ideals of equality and freedom. Democracy always requires our work.
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