Election Aftermath

What About Whataboutism is Hurting American Democracy?

In response to a critique, we are seeing a tendency across the political spectrum to answer with insistence on the greater immorality of those raising the concern – “WHAT ABOUT that [awful thing]”? Here’s why that’s so destructive.

Election Aftermath

More Thoughts on the Capitol Breach

The forces of contention may have just escalated to a new and even more feverish pitch as a result of the election disputes and the breach of the Capitol building in Washington.

Faith

Linus, we need you

To the extent there is a war on Christmas our best approach is to simply live an authentic Christian life out loud.

Election Aftermath

The Problem with Demanding Trust

If we want to cultivate public confidence in the election, condemning or dismissing entirely those with concerns about the vote won’t help us get there. And making space for a little suspicion and caution shouldn’t hurt either.

Political Atmosphere

When Does the Poison of Our National Suspicion Become Lethal? 

Early this morning, President Trump stood before the American people on the verge of another astounding upset and accused his opponents of fraud. When will the mounting levels of mutual suspicion and accusation take us past our breaking point as a country?

Politics & Law

Would the Left Accept Four More Years?

President Trump’s comments have been rightly scrutinized for their potential impact on America’s post-election environment. Far less attention has gone to certain themes of progressive commentary, which in combination arguably heightens the volatility of our post-election atmosphere.

Media & Education

How to Use Media Before (or After) an Election

With the overwhelming amount of “news” found in the media, is it possible for us to know where we can turn for real and reliable information?

Dialogue

Is “Cancel Culture” a Myth?

Rather than defensively dismissing words as false, look seriously at the problems. How can we keep the marketplace of ideas open and functioning?

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