The Dictators’ Teams
The history of dictators using sports as a means of gaining support and loyalty during the Cold War and today, along with an audiobook sale for Eyes Open.
No Kings II
A report on the No Kings II march on October 18, 2025 and why older people are more likely to participate.
Outside the U.S. and Alarmed? How You Can Help
If you're a reader of this blog outside the U.S., a list of ways you can support people fighting for democracy in the U.S.
GOAT in Exile
Novak Djokovic's recent exile in Greece and what it means when prominent athletes head for the exits.
The Grim Reaper and the Dictator
Why rumors surrounding a leader's demise are endemic to dictatorships and why only the good die young.
Has the Constitution Failed?
In honor of the third edition of Fault Lines in the Constitution, some reforms I'd like to see in a new constitution.
Defending the Americans with Disabilities Act
On the 35th anniversary of ADA, we have to fight for our rights against a regime that seeks to roll back this groundbreaking law.
Nothing to Celebrate
On July 4, 1776, a group of insurgents from the American colonies gathered to write a manifesto declaring their independence from the British king. They listed their grievances, among them…
A Rumor and a Lesson on Tyranny
An example of how a rumor got a "bend the knee" corporation in trouble.