What are we to make of the speed with which the new climate of national solidarity emerged after September 11? Does it not look strange against a backdrop of the much-touted divisiveness of American life? In truth, The Fractious Nation? makes clear, the contrast of the time of divisiveness before and the time of unity that followed is much too stark, indeed. Less than a year before two planes slammed into the World Trade Center, the 2000 presidential election produced not just the starkly blue and red electoral map but also the two tribal Americas those totemic colors emblazoned....
What are we to make of the speed with which the new climate of national solidarity emerged after September 11? Does it not look strange against a back...
In this new edition of his national bestseller, E. J. Dionne brings up to date his influential proposals for a politics that can and must find a balance between rights and obligations, between responsibility and compassion. From the New, Updated Introduction: "At the heart of Why Americans Hate Politics is the view that ideas shape politics far more than most accounts of public life usually allow. I believe ideas matter not only to elites and intellectuals, but also to rank and file voters. Indeed, I often think that the rank and file see the importance of ideas more...
In this new edition of his national bestseller, E. J. Dionne brings up to date his influential proposals for a politics that can and must find a ba...
On December 12th, 2000, a controversial decision by the Supreme Court of the United States effectively ended a disputed presidential contest between George W. bush and Albert Gore Jr, with a 5-4 ruling that revealed the court to be as bitterly divided as the electorate.
On December 12th, 2000, a controversial decision by the Supreme Court of the United States effectively ended a disputed presidential contest between G...
Long before there was a welfare state, there were efforts by religious congregations to alleviate poverty. Those efforts have continued since the establishment of government programs to help the poor, and congregations have often worked with government agencies to provide food, clothing and care, to set up after-school activities, provide teen pregnancy counseling, and develop programs to prevent crime. Until now, much of this church-state cooperation has gone on with limited opposition or notice. But the Bush Administration's new proposal to broaden support for "faith-based" social...
Long before there was a welfare state, there were efforts by religious congregations to alleviate poverty. Those efforts have continued since the ...
The United States has been described as a nation with the soul of a church. Religion is discussed more explicitly and more urgently in American politics than in the public debates of any other wealthy democracy. It is certain to play an important role in the elections of 2004. Yet debates over religion and politics are often narrow and highly partisan, although the questions at hand demand a broader and more civil discussion. One Electorate under God? widens the dialogue by bringing together in one volume some of the most influential voices in American intellectual and political life. This...
The United States has been described as a nation with the soul of a church. Religion is discussed more explicitly and more urgently in American pol...
Public rhetoric in the United States has always laid heavy stress on the obligations of citizenship. Bill Clinton praised the idea of service, and so does George W. Bush. Since September 11, the debate over service and the obligations of citizenship has become even more urgent.
Public rhetoric in the United States has always laid heavy stress on the obligations of citizenship. Bill Clinton praised the idea of service, and so ...
America is experiencing a boom of voluntarism and civic mindedness. Community groups are working together to clean up their cities and neighborhoods. People are rejoining churches, civic associations, and Little Leagues. And, at every opportunity, local and national leaders are exhorting citizens to pitch in and do their part.
Why has the concept of a civil society--an entire nation of communities, associations, civic and religious groups, and individuals all working toward the common good--become so popular? Why is so much hope being invested in the voluntary sector? Why is a civil...
America is experiencing a boom of voluntarism and civic mindedness. Community groups are working together to clean up their cities and neighborhood...
Explores questions surrounding religion's role in contemporary public life. Illustrates that absolute answers to questions about the complex relationship between religious faith and American democracy often obscure as much as they illuminate. Contributors represent a variety of religious and politic
Explores questions surrounding religion's role in contemporary public life. Illustrates that absolute answers to questions about the complex relations...
