Speculative Stephen

  • No Kings: Keep the Powers Separate

    In 1787 representatives of the newly freed states met in Philadelphia to discuss improvements to the federal government. The Articles of Confederation were intended to unite the colonies while permitting their local governments to maintain a great deal of independence. But the delegates quickly agreed that the weak Articles couldn’t be revised. They scrapped them…

  • What’s so bad about a king?

    The Japanese feel pretty good about having an emperor. 75% like Emperor Naruhito! The British monarch isn’t quite as popular, with only a 57% positive opinion. But everyone (ok, most people) loved Queen Elizabeth II. Andorra gets in on the fun by having two monarchs, recognizing the president of France and the Bishop of Urgell…

  • Even the Cattle, a short story

    The following story was submitted to Mormon Lit Blitz, a writing contest with simple requirements: “Submitted works may be in any genre so long as they are under 1,000 words and designed to resonate in some way with a Latter-day Saint audience.” I didn’t make it as a finalist, but having read past submissions, I’m…

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