Politics

Trump's embrace of the 'nationalist' label has drawn criticism. Is there any version of nationalism that is defensible?

Mill endorsed free and open debate as a machine capable of refining and reinforcing truth. There were, however, limits. On his view, political correctness is not a restriction of free speech but a basic tenet.

California's housing shortage touches on everything: privilege, fairness, class conflict, and free-riders.

Nationalist rhetoric and policies are gaining traction, emboldening others to follow suit, and undermining our collective commitment to human rights.

How do the political implications of responses like censure complicate the moral scene? What should be our goal in addressing racism?

How should we balance concerns for legal flexibility and political representation against the enshrinement of minority rights?

Recent circulation of misinformation through media channels highlights a troubling trend regarding belief formation. What does it mean to be a responsible epistemic agent?

Much has been written bemoaning the Electoral College, but the implications of mantras like "one person, one vote," or worries about political representation run much deeper. The NPVIC does nothing to address this.

The campaign to stem the tide of misinformation online is beset by a number of formidable epistemic obstacles. How effective can fact-checking ever really be?

Accusations about one's lack of moral fiber are often thrown around at election time, but when are personal moral failings relevant in determining a candidate's suitability for public office?

Recent government raids on news organizations in Australia prompt discussion of the boundaries of categories like the public interest and national security threats.

What do Elizabeth Warren's proposed policies regarding student debt relief say about responsibility and fairness?

Is a tool used as obstruction to legislation antithetical to the Senate's purpose, or perfectly attuned to it?

As politics become more divisive, the family unit risks fracture. How should we balance political convictions and familial ties?

The US and New Zealand's positions on gun control could not be farther apart. How have political climates and history shaped these cultural attitudes? What is the substance of the right to bear arms? How broad is its justification?

The call for civil discourse is often disingenuous, and finding a neutral ground for debate is difficult in practice. What does 'civility' mean, and what does it not mean?

It's difficult to justify the recent ban on transgender military service with the reasons on offer.

From candidates to supporters, what are our duties to support the political process?

The furor sparked by the slanted treatment of Covington High School protesters raises questions about the prospects of objectivity in the days of instant news.

Recent accusations that Fox News is a propaganda machine might strike some as hyperbole, but there is a real danger in the dwindling line between the government and news organizations.