Resisting Trump Derangement Syndrome
In the wake of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and acquittal, a significant number of Americans are more concerned than ever that the President poses a threat to our democratic norms …
How to Vote for National Unity
When it comes to policies and politics, Braver Angels members generally can’t agree on anything. As a result, Braver Angels doesn’t take positions on particular issues. It doesn’t rate or …
AOC was Right about Amazon
Braver Angels doesn’t try to change peoples’ strong views or move them toward the center. It’s an organization very comfortable with the red/blue divide, as long we speak in productive …
Understanding Confederate Monuments
The views expressed in this article are those of the author, and are not indicative of any official positions of Braver Angels or The Conversation. This Piece is part …
On Biden and Busing: A Missed Opportunity
For me, the most frustrating moment in the first round of Democratic debates was also the most widely discussed: Senator Kamala Harris’s criticism of Vice-President Joe Biden’s record on busing. …
Getting Beyond Capitalism and Socialism
Since the 2008 financial crisis, there’s been a renewed interest in talking about the inherent problems and weaknesses of capitalism. There has even been renewed interest in socialism, or at …
A Braver Sort of Politics
We need to reward, not punish, politicians who take risks, who hold unpopular positions, and who build consensus across the aisle, even if it means losing an election.
The Value of Military Service
Americans need to make clear once again, through concrete actions, that we owe something to one another, that we’re willing to sacrifice for one another, and that in the most extreme circumstances, that we’re even willing to lay down our lives for one another. And the fact that our fellow-citizens have been so willing, in the past, is exactly what Memorial Day is meant to honor and remind us of.
Tariffs: A Means to Protect Our Fellow Citizens
Does the global free market benefits the majority of Americans?
The Stewardship of Creation
In addition to being a vegetable farmer, I’m a chef and cooking teacher. …I’ve spent the last twenty years thinking about issues of animal welfare and the ethics of eating meat.
The Value of Religion to Our Culture
Religion is part of the solution to our divisions, and attempting to maintain a healthy culture without religion is fraught with difficulty.
Time to Move On from the Mueller Report
The American people should breathe a sigh of relief, because Mueller’s report confirms that our system still works.
American Carnage and the Dignity of Work
When it comes to his phrase “American carnage,” Donald Trump hit on something dark and deeply disturbing, but also something important and true.
In Praise of Joe
I’m not a Democrat. But for all these reasons above and more, I like Joe Biden, a man and politician worthy of praise.
The Forgotten Virtue of Balance: A Meditation
Of the many virtues which we have long recognized in our culture – things like courage, humility, and integrity – an essential one that we’ve missed, maybe the essential one, is balance.
Why I am a Conservative
When I first joined Braver Angels and had to claim my political leaning, it wasn’t easy. I’ve been registered as an independent my whole life, and have voted for Republicans, Democrats, and even third-party candidates. With our Founding Fathers, I’m skeptical of factions, and political parties themselves—especially in our current primary system—seem to be one of the main forces driving our polarization.
Finding Common Ground on Immigration
As I write this, President Trump has recently declared a national emergency in order to increase funding, beyond what Congress has already approved, for extending a physical barrier at the Southern border.
