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Louisa Catherine Adams by Louisa Thomas

True strength begins with self-knowledge and reflection. This essay was first published...

April 22, 2026

John Quincy Adams by Lindsay Chervinsky

Short-term defeat Does not end long-term influence. This essay was first published...

April 16, 2026

James Monroe by Stewart McLaurin

The hardest work of leadership comes after victory. This essay was first...

April 8, 2026

Dolley Payne Todd Madison by Catherine Allgor

Democracy works best when rivals can reconcile This essay was first published...

April 2, 2026

James Madison by Jack Rakove

Process over Perfection. This essay was first published by In Pursuit, an initiative...

March 30, 2026

Thomas Jefferson by Andrew M. Davenport

Dream of the Future This essay was first published by In Pursuit, an...

March 17, 2026

Abigail Adams by Joseph J. Ellis

Courageous and frank communication can echo across history and inspire change long...

March 12, 2026

John Adams by Danielle Allen

Great leaders succeed by choosing who else leads This essay was first...

March 10, 2026

Martha Washington by Karin Wulf

Before women could hold office, she created one This essay was first...

March 5, 2026

President George Washington by President George W. Bush

For a Leader, Humility is the Ultimate Strength This essay was first...

February 23, 2026

“Reassessing Presidential Power and Constitutional Limits in Trump 2.0”

By David Adler | February 5, 2025 The Framers’ conception of the...

February 10, 2025

“Time to Amend the Constitution:  Corral the Presidential Pardon Power”

By David Adler | January 28, 2025 At its best, the presidential...

January 29, 2025