The Status Quo in DC will not Change, But Hope Remains
Voting is little more than an illusion in this day and age, and federal-level elections are largely ceremonial, according to the findings of a respected academic. Michael J. Glennon is Professor of International Law at Tufts University. He has recently published a...
To Stop NSA Spying, Look for Solutions Outside of Washington DC
When it comes to political activism in America, it almost all focuses within the 202 area code. But over the last few years, it’s become clear we cannot count on Washington D.C. to rein in its own surveillance programs. We need a different approach that engages...
What the Constitution Means by Declare War
In the heated constitutional debate over who has the power to wage war, one question rarely gets asked: what did the Founding Fathers have to say about it? This question goes largely ignored because the answer would bring the debate to a screeching halt. Although...