Trump is an entertainer and his brand is chaos.
Mark Sanford | A Farewell Warning
Mark Sanford, who ended his presidential bid last month, shared a final warning.
Scars
I knew there were going to be scars from the Trump era that would take a long time to heal, but I never expected the assault on the founding ideals to be so systemic.
Nationalists Don’t Believe What They Say
This isn’t a movement of true believers.
The Question of Nationalism | Part 4 – Patriotism, Not Nationalism
Does the nationalism embraced by so many Republicans under Donald Trump’s sway look like the civic virtue of patriotism?
The Question of Nationalism | Part 3 – Patriotism and Nationalism
Rather than a form of nationalism, patriotism is its antithesis.
The Question of Nationalism | Part 2 – America’s Unique Nation
The United States is distinct because it is predicated upon ideals. Its history stands apart from the creation of other early-modern nations.
The Question of Nationalism | Part 1 – Dissecting Nationalism
Nationalism is a term that’s been made to carry too much weight. It is in desperate need of trimming so that the useful parts can find their place fitfully under the umbrella of other more suiting terms, and the damaging portions can be properly disposed of.