America’s political culture has been ailing due to the widespread ignorance of the basic principles of American democracy and the inflaming of passions by the mass media. To remedy this situation, this blog seeks to help Americans rediscover the country’s foundational political principles and to promote civil discourse.
This blog seeks to encourage constructive, civil conversation about American politics; however, it is not a place for rancorous debate. Comments that reflect the content of the article and are written in the spirit of courteous inquiry or make a positive contribution to the conversation are welcome. Please make your comment civil, respectful, and “on topic” in order to be posted.