Description

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A vicious spiral of political polarisation, failing government, loss of public faith, and conspiracy-mongers undermining US elections, are pushing the country toward the abyss of political violence. Only deep constitutional change, brought about by a new national convention, can free us from this mess. A sane, comprehensive solution is called for to treat the malaise affecting our body politic. This rescue plan will require a new national convention.

About the Author

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John J. Davenport is a Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University focusing on political philosophy, including political theory, global justice issues, human rights, democratic theory, constitutional problems, and related topics. He has done numerous TV and radio interviews, as well as op-eds, on political topics in these areas over the last decade. He is the author of A League of Democracies, which develops cosmopolitan themes, and The Federalist Papers as a basis for conceiving a global democratic alliance.