Do We Have to Like Historical Figures?
Objectivity, Bias, and the People We Write About
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When Civilian Control of the Military Gets Complicated
Part II: The Whiskey Rebellion to Ulysses Grant, and Why It Matters Today
Civilian Control of the Military: The Founding Principle Most Americans Have Forgotten
Part I: George Washington and the Revolution
On Hoping Anyway
A Case for American Optimism at 250
King Charles III's Speech to Congress: What It Tells Us About America at 250
Fifty years after Queen Elizabeth's bicentennial visit, the British monarchy shone a light on American democracy.
Every 50 Years, America Falls Apart. Then Celebrates Anyway
What 1826, 1876, 1926, and 1976 Tell Us About 2026
The Glorious Messiness of Founders as a Symbol for Our National History in 2026
I originally published this post in May 2021.
A Long Time in Coming
Exciting projects, recommendations, and good news
In Pursuit: Why John Quincy Adams Still Matters
A recording from Lindsay M. Chervinsky and In Pursuit's live video
An Under-Appreciated Leadership Quality
Why Curiosity Is Essential to Leadership