Marcia Pally
Donald Trump
A Crisis for democracy and a boon for populism
One danger to democracy: disconnecting democratic procedures from their purposes. We think democracy remains because the surface trappings do, but the essentials may be lost. Click here
A Tale of Two Covenants: populism–its history and present impact
this piece just out on populism–it’s history and traditions that are having such influence on the present. Click here
the nation and planet’s future–politics aside, no, really
a provocative assessment of the world we’re leaving for our (grand)children. Politics aside, what should people of all political and religious stripes could be doing about it. Click here
Trumped-up Solutions: Why is Trump appealing and what can we expect now?
Trump is not an exception in US politics; he’s absolutely traditional. Check this out, about Trump’s appeal to so many Americans–the full talk and short segments for on-the-go. Click here
Populism, Nativism, Isolationism–Trump’s trump?
Check out my new Commonweal article on why Trump appeals to so many. Click here
Trump as Strategist
Early thoughts on what Trump needs to do to keep the Republican party–and the nation. Click here
Trump-Apostle for America’s Civil Religion
Whether you think Trump is savior or enemy, he is “us.” My thoughts on what brought the 2016 presidential election. Click here
False saviors: Trump, Cruz, and the Gospel of the Quick Fix
click here for my column on the false saviors of political quick-fix-ism
The tragedy and futility of Trumped-up solutions
click here for a look at my column on Trump and quick-fix, violent “solutions” to violence.
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