Democrats Could Learn from Martin Luther King on the Law
In his Letter from a Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King, Jr., offered a discourse on the nature of law. Dr....
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Looking for Normal
Thirteen years ago, I gave the commencement address at my son’s high school. I told the graduates something none of...
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Earlier this summer, I stopped at the local hardware store for some chain saw oil. As I got out of...
Read MoreTwo Anniversaries, One Path to National Revival
There are some things human beings should not have to see: planes loaded with passengers slicing into buildings like a...
Read MoreGhosts from the Past Convict Our Current Politics
A friend of forty years recently reached out. What she said has stayed with me. “I’m so sad at what...
Read MoreFuneral for a Friend
At the beginning of last week, early on Sunday morning, I received one of those texts you do not want...
Read MoreTrump's Fourth of July Speech Launches the Midterm Campaign
The nation just observed the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Federal celebrations culminated on the...
Read MoreWithout Self-Evident Truths: Chaos
A daily check-in on news and social media feeds reflects great chaos in our national life. The hundreds of legacy...
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The Lincoln Institute’s columnists provide insightful commentary on a wide range of national and state level topics that go beyond talking points to focus on holding government accountable while fostering those policies that create a climate where businesses can grow and expand thus creating good family sustaining jobs for all Americans.
