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January 20, 2026
** CONSENT AND CHOICE
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** ‘Soft’ Secession: Is Opting Out the New Patriotism?
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Millions of people aren’t protesting, striking, or revolting—they’re opting out. From quiet quitting to van life to tiny homes, a growing share of Americans are signaling that traditional institutions no longer work for them. This article argues that “soft secession” isn’t rebellion—it’s market adaptation in action.
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** SINGLE ISSUE SURVEY
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** Immigration Enforcement Survey
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ICE raids, deportations, and federal power: discover your true position on immigration enforcement and compare with others.
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ACTIVISM
** Attending to Our Inner State: A Guide for Modern Prophets
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When institutions falter, it’s tempting to shout louder—to persuade the masses or chase immediate results. Drawing on Albert Jay Nock, F. A. Hayek, and C. S. Lewis, this essay argues that the real work is quieter: tending our character, encouraging the Remnant, and remaining answerable to our principles rather than applause.
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BIG GOVERNMENT
** Saudi Arabia’s Plan for 15-Minute Cities is Already Failing
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Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city, The Line, promised a perfect urban future—yet years in, the foundation is already cracking. This essay explains why cities cannot be engineered from above, and why freedom, institutions, and human choice—not architecture—are what make cities endure.
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHT
** Building a Just World, Part 2
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If consent truly matters, then freedom requires more than good intentions. This article lays out the five jurisdictional rights necessary for a condition of consensual order—where people are free to establish, affiliate, exit, secede, or remain without coercion. It’s a demanding vision, but a necessary one.
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