Author David Moscrop

Where does wealth inequality in America come from? Why is it persistent and, indeed, growing? And what does that mean for the future of the country? In Plutocracy in America: How Increasing Inequality Destroys...

One of the most dangerous practices in politics is the cursory glance. Seven words crawl by while you watch a newscast. A headline is posted on the bottom right of your screen as you browse social media. A few...

Is biology destiny? Do our genes determine who we are and what we’re capable of? What does the mere idea that they might mean for politics and policy? A lot, it turns out. In Killer Apes, Naked Apes, and...

Frederick and Heidi On the day I started thinking about this piece, I read about Frederick the Great and Heidi Montag. Frederick because he makes an important appearance in a volume I’m reading on the...