Archive - Rounding Up

Return to the Cold War

Lessons on freedom and state capacity

Apr 8 •

Who is really "enabling" Trump?

How Trump's foes have contributed to his success

Apr 2 •

February 2024

The Battle Over the Border

The divide on the border bill. Links on health care, industrial capacity, and Taylor Swift. Shortly after being announced, the long-rumored Senate bill…

Feb 7 •

January 2024

What has made "liberalism" turn brittle?

Recovering the other sources of liberty

Jan 12 •

December 2023

It’s the end of 2023, so here’s a round-up of some pieces from this year. Realignment: Readers know that one of my big interests is the prospect of a…

Dec 29, 2023 •

Reading Highlights 2023

Happy holidays everyone! I thought I’d send along a brief newsletter highlighting a few books I’ve enjoyed over the year. First of all, the published…

Dec 22, 2023 •

The Ghost of Lawfare Past

When Trump allies targeted DeSantis

Dec 14, 2023 •

November 2023

New Hampshire Campaign Diary

I visit a campaign event in New Hampshire. Links on political realignments, liberalism, and more… Presidential campaigns are a grind. Especially when…

Nov 22, 2023 •

Political Economy of Liberty

Two themes in American political economy. Links on grand strategy, debating liberalism, and the future of American manufacturing. Implicit in debates…

Nov 6, 2023 •

October 2023

Let's Talk Tariffs

Thinking through a new trade-reform proposal. Links on trade, industrial policy, the loss of trust, and the role of the uncanny. There’s been a lot of…

Oct 23, 2023 •

August 2023

"Barbie" Is About Being Human

Escaping Barbie Land, the role of industrial policy, and more

Aug 16, 2023 •

July 2023

On Loneliness and Campaign Reboots

Full-spectrum political insurgencies, what government can do to promote social connection, and more

Jul 21, 2023 •

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