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Even in the Military, Self-Interest Is a Legitimate Motivator
One of the most persistent myths about military service is that it requires the complete abandonment of self-interest. We celebrate selfless service. Continue Reading
How to Unbuy Congress Without Handing It to Lobbyists
Author’s Note: This is one of four pieces on how American politics ran representative government through a donor pipeline and decided “independent” Continue Reading
Washington Solved Corruption by Calling It Access
Author’s Note: This is one of four pieces on how American politics ran representative government through a donor pipeline and decided “independent” Continue Reading
The End is the Beginning of Healing
[Editor's Note: This is a follow-up to Jake's article: "Dismissed with Prejudice."] The words are heartfelt and genuine. They are the words of Continue Reading
As We Go… This We Know
2016 02 03 Wednesday It is just cold enough to be uncomfortable. Those crew members not on watch are assembled at parade rest on the flight deck. Continue Reading
Pascal’s Wager and the Military Profession
Military professionals spend their careers making decisions under conditions of uncertainty. It's an inherent part of the job. No commander has Continue Reading
Your Super PAC Is Totally Independent Please Stop Laughing
Author’s Note: This is one of four pieces on how American politics ran representative government through a donor pipeline and decided “independent” Continue Reading
Living in a World of Facades
In the song "1000 Years" by The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon sings “I heard about a woman once, who did everything ever asked of her. She Continue Reading
Your Citizens United Meme Needs a Lawyer
Author’s Note: This is one of four pieces on how American politics ran representative government through a donor pipeline and decided “independent” Continue Reading
Illegal Immigration Has an American Enabler
A guy came to work on my roof recently. I didn't ask where he was born, how he came to the United States, or whether he had legal status. I didn't ask Continue Reading
Dentistry’s Ownership Shake-Up: What’s Actually Changing, and Why
Dental and orthodontic care used to run almost entirely on a single ownership model: a doctor built a practice, owned it outright, and either kept it Continue Reading