The great disconnect
The Globe and Mail of Canada presents a lot of polling data showing how the people of the United States have grown more progressive in nearly every area of public policy, and on most measures of cultural significance as well. And, as we have noted, conservatives have worked hard for decades to impose conservative policies on the nation even as this liberal greening has continued. This is a recipe for disaster. Americans are more liberal and tolerant than ever. Too bad about their institutions …Those aren’t cherry-picked figures: It is hard to find any area of values or beliefs where … Continue reading →