Political leaders are often judged by their words. This essay argues they should also be judged by the company they repeatedly choose to keep, examining patterns of association, character, and political accountability.
The Company He Keeps
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The Gospel According to Paranoia: How Fear Became America’s Civic Religion
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From QAnon to “deep state” fantasies, America’s right-wing paranoia thrives because fear sells—and lies have become a civic religion.
Are Stupid Questions Just Intellectual Laziness?
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Yes, there are stupid questions—and they come from lazy minds that refuse to think critically. Here’s why it matters for democracy.