We may repeat the awful revolutionary history of the 20th century because of the vulnerability of social movements to demagoguery.

Some versions of patriotism come close to the tribal, which we all want to surpass, and some don’t.

Sure, I've often been misrepresented - anyone frequently quoted has this experience.

All I will say is that there are particular features of the American constitutional system that renders a third party futile - at best.

To win power anywhere you have to convince people that you can do something for them.

Some fine day, Democrats may figure out how to get on the right side of the value divide - how to define America as a place of the common good and not a playground of the strong.

If the Bible is a creation myth, it is an amorphous confusing one