The Conservative Case for Ranked Choice Voting
This paper evaluates the compatibility of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) with conservative principles. Good voting systems do not favor any one political party or perspective. That is what makes them good. Making a conservative case for RCV does not meaning showing how it makes conservatives more likely to win, that it favors Republicans over Democrats, […]
Comparing Approval Voting and Ranked Choice Voting
This paper is about better ways to vote. Americans have become so accustomed to our voting system we forget how strange it is. Many countries admire our Constitution to the point of imitation, and have adopted our system of checks and balances by dividing government into executive, legislative and judicial branches. Yet absolutely none of […]
National Popular Vote is a partisan power grab
Let’s stop pretending the National Popular Vote movement is some grand, noble cause that will fix what’s wrong with America. It’s a partisan power grab. Nothing more.
The case for Jews packing heat in synagogue
For me, Shabbat services at my synagogue have always been a time of restive contemplation. Time to do some healthy introspection, connect with my community, to be a part of something greater than myself. But lately I’ve been having other thoughts. I can’t recall a single Saturday morning service where I haven’t asked myself: What […]
Liberals should acknowledge the science: Not all data is equal
The political left is very vocal in their criticism of science deniers. After all, the denial of reality ultimately harms humanity. Unfortunately, the left has a similar blind spot when it comes to regulation. Economic fundamentals also have a claim on reality, a claim we ignore at our peril.
