On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court made one of the most consequential and controversial rulings of the twenty-first century. After decades of public debate, Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. While this historic moment is interesting in and of itself, the arguments the justices deployed to defend their respective opinions reveal a deeper…
Last month in the pages of FUSION, I used the constitutional theory of James Madison as a defense of pluralism โ to show that in many respects America is built upon an open acceptance of those who are different from us. Such an outlook on government is called the open republic and can be contrasted with a…
Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has unleashed a torrent of executive orders and administrative regulations designed to remake the United States government. Many of these actions have gained both widespread attention and criticism. These debates tend to focus on specific issues, such as whether colleges and universities should be allowed to practice…