Speculative Stephen

Let’s get to 500 years

Hitting 250 years with a functional constitution is quite an achievement. Even if the Founders might be a little surprised at how we’ve stretched and warped some of their words, I think they could look at our government and at least see the superstructure they laid down. But today isn’t a celebration of the Constitution!…
Thoughts on parenting and patriotism on Christmas Eve 2025

Being a father at Christmastime is fraught with peril. You need to recreate the magic of Christmas you remember from your childhood without losing the ability to enjoy it yourself. You need to provide the right gifts for your children without teaching them that Christmas is all about getting. It’s a fine balancing act and…
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…

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