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Kenneth A. Carlson: Does Character Still Matter in the Age of Trump?

Democracies with high levels of corruption and low trust in leaders’ integrity are significantly more prone to backsliding toward authoritarianism.

September 19, 2025 · 15 Comments

William Astore: Integrity Optional

There is something distinctly dishonorable about waging wars kept viable only by lies, obfuscation, and propaganda.

October 3, 2022 · 2 Comments

Paul Christensen: The Lie Detectors

I recall those gray days after school in the 1950s when I settled in to watch “Superman” on our black and white TV. The theme music was proto-John Williams epic … Continue reading

February 11, 2018 · 1 Comment

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