American Democracy: Between Athens and Rome
By Chris Kremidas-Courtney Democracy is the voice of the people and the republic is the structure that carries it into…
The Democratic Value of Small Talk
by Chris Kremidas-Courtney Lately, it has become fashionable to mock small talk. Numerous writers dismiss it as shallow or a…
Breaking the Loop: What the Amsterdam Study Teaches Us About Social Networks and AI
By Casey Draper Social networks were once hailed as tools to revitalize democracy; places where citizens could connect, deliberate, and…
Criminalizing the Opposition: Trump’s War on Dissent
By Chris Kremidas-Courtney A recent White House order expands counterterrorism powers in ways that blur the distinction between public safety…
The EU should unplug from US tech
By Joe Litobarski, Democracy Editor Imagine the United States had a democratic dashboard to judge the health of their political…
The EU’s AI Act must address the growing risk of AI psychosis
By Chris Kremidas-Courtney Psychiatrists around the world are beginning to report a new kind of psychological crisis. In California, Dr.…
If Trump Invokes the Insurrection Act: How Americans Can Defend Democracy
On October 18th, Americans will gather for the No Kings March, a reminder that power answers to the people, not…
Operation Oat Milk: A Field Guide to Peaceful Resistance in 2025
By Chris Kremidas-Courtney Portland has once again become a mirror for America’s conscience. In the autumn of 2025, as the…
The Cost of Checking Out: How Political Withdrawal Weakens Democracy
The impulse to withdraw is understandable. Politics feels toxic and truth seems negotiable. But each quiet exit from civic life…
The Coming AI Crash Could Be America’s Second Chance
By Chris Kremidas-Courtney Donald Trump’s second presidency rests on two intertwined illusions: that technology can save American economic supremacy and…