Democracy cannot function without informed citizens. This essay explores why understanding our history, laws, and institutions is essential for meaningful civic participation, accountability, and self-governance in a time when noise often replaces knowledge.

In an age defined by division, The Modern Federalist No. 3 revisits John Jay’s warning that safety depends on unity. From cyber threats to political violence, America’s greatest dangers now rise from within. This essay calls for moderation, moral clarity, and national purpose—urging leaders and citizens alike to preserve peace, liberty, and dignity through a government that serves people, not power.

In an age of division and digital disorder, The Modern Federalist No. 2 calls for a new Congress of global-minded leaders to restore unity, truth, and justice. It reimagines America’s founding ideals for the technological era—urging citizens to resist misinformation, safeguard democracy, and build a government that preserves safety, dignity, and freedom for all.

Over 8 in 10 Americans have already been hacked—through stolen passwords, leaked health records, or data sold on the dark web. Yet the companies demanding our personal information hide behind fine print and broken promises. It’s time to rethink cybersecurity not as a technical fix, but as a civic duty. Because a democracy that can’t protect its data can’t protect its people.

In 1787, America debated its survival through union. In 2025, we face a new test: can humanity govern artificial intelligence with wisdom and intention—or be ruled by algorithms and chance? Modern Federalist No. 1 calls for a new civic framework to balance freedom, dignity, and progress in the age of AI.

In 1787, the Federalist Papers argued that America’s survival depended on unity. Today, our fractures are digital, cultural, economic, and global. The Modern Federalist reopens the debate, asking what holds us together—and what tears us apart—in an age of polarization, mistrust, and disruption. This series examines democracy’s future and the urgent need for civic renewal.

The Great American Disappointment examines how political leaders from both parties have left Americans vulnerable, dismantled national security protections, and divided the country for personal gain. From failing our education system to weaponizing identity politics, this is a wake-up call for a nation once considered a global example. Greatness isn’t behind us—it’s something we must build, together.

The U.S. leads the world in GDP—but is still struggling to deliver peace at home. True peace isn’t just quiet streets—it’s access, dignity, and justice for all. From fully funded schools to clean water and community-led innovation, discover what peace really looks like when it’s built, not just promised.

AI is capitalism’s next evolution—replacing labor, controlling wages, and deepening inequality. Who controls it? Who profits? Read more.

The First Wave of AI Leaders must understand their country’s systems, protect their rights, and embrace AI literacy to shape the future.

Explore how artificial intelligence and unrestricted capitalism are reshaping society in 2025.