Glacial Takes

Long-form commentary on some aspect of American politics, policy, or society, ranging philosophy and space exploration.

Against Foreign Policy Doomerism

Realistic optimism must prevail for us to have any hope of recovery after Trump

May 26 •

Apocalypse Sooner or Later

How Trump has raised the risk of war around the world in just three short months

Apr 21 •

Five Pillars of Freedom: First Steps Toward a New Democratic Foreign Policy

Including how Democrats should talk about tariffs and trade!

Apr 2 •

The Wages of Autarky

Or, the irrationality is the point

Mar 24 •

A Little Sympathy for the Democratic Party

Or why even the most pessimistic among us were far too optimistic about Trump 2.0

Feb 24 •

The Republican War on the Twentieth Century Reaches its Climax

Why the second Trump presidency represents the culmination of the conservative movement's fight against the last century

Jan 20 •

Three Reasons I'm Thankful This Year

What I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2024 •

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