America at a Crossroads Blog

The conversation continues after our America at a Crossroads program. Read more in-depth analysis and takeaways from our esteemed guests.

January 9, 2026

Leah Litman on the Supreme Court’s “Bad Vibes” Era

January 8, 2026

Leah Litman on Venezuela, ICE, and the Supreme Court’s “Lawless” Moment

Michael McFaul on Autocrats, Democracies, and Choosing the Right Response to a Dangerous World

December 19, 2025

Michael McFaul on Autocrats, Democracies, and Choosing the Right Response to a Dangerous World

Michael McFaul on Autocrats vs. Democrats and Why Global Engagement Still Matters

December 18, 2025

Michael McFaul on Autocrats vs. Democrats and Why Global Engagement Still Matters

Erwin Chemerinsky on the Supreme Court, Democracy’s Guardrails, and the Price of Unchecked Power

December 12, 2025

Erwin Chemerinsky on the Supreme Court, Democracy’s Guardrails, and the Price of Unchecked Power

Erwin Chemerinsky on Venezuela, War Powers, and the High Stakes of Unchecked Executive Action

December 11, 2025

Erwin Chemerinsky on Venezuela, War Powers, and the High Stakes of Unchecked Executive Action

December 5, 2025

Aaron David Miller on Why Peace Still Eludes Israel and Gaza

December 4, 2025

Aaron David Miller on Trump’s Ceasefire Leverage: A New Playbook for Israel and Gaza?

What’s at Stake for 2026: Mark Joseph Stern on the Courts, Elections, and the Future of American Democracy

November 21, 2025

What’s at Stake for 2026: Mark Joseph Stern on the Courts, Elections, and the Future of American Democracy