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Junk History: Seductive, Dangerous
Inadequate or faulty framing of episodes is worse than an academic failing—it can sabotage real-world decisions.
November 2, 2026
The US Constitution is designed to divide power and keep it accountable. Hanson examines how that balance erodes when administrative agencies exceed their mandates, political actors bypass constitutional procedures, and authority shifts to institutions beyond direct democratic control. Preserving self-government requires keeping public power within constitutional limits and accountable to citizens.
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Does Attacking Civilian Infrastructure Weaken or Strengthen a Hostile Regime and Population?
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