Real Men Don't Die
Concealing the reality of war is the heart of Hegseth's warrior masculinity
Philosophy Goes to War!
Philosophical reflections on war, the military, and masculinity.
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Another Saturday in America
The attack on Iran is the culmination of the long decline of democratic control over the military.
If It Acts Like a War, Call It a War
Minneapolis shows that Trump doesn't need the military to wage war on Americans. He has DHS.
Man Lessons
Today's masculinity gatekeepers are scary. But they are also a sign of progress.
Obedience to Civilian Authority is Dangerous Too
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Register to Watch: Public Panel on the DEI Controversy
On Tuesday evening, I'll be part of a discussion put on by American Public Square. Please tune in.
Why I'm Not Allowing My Students to Use ChatGPT
It's not just because it could undermine the purpose of education. The problem is it's super exploitative.
Pete Hegseth’s Macho Approach to the Military Threatens Our National Security
The defense secretary thinks that wars are contests of warrior masculinity. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The World Learned the Wrong Lesson from Hiroshima
[This post was published in Lawfare this morning]
Can We Talk About the "Trump Doctrine"?
While it's mainly an attempt to make the President appear principled, it does capture something disturbing and dangerous about the administration.