Why I’m Reviving the Spirit of Publius (And Why It Matters Now)
In an age of digital noise, we need a new constitutional moment.
Welcome to the Publius Project.
In 1787, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote under the pseudonym “Publius” to debate the very foundations of a new nation. They didn’t just share opinions; they built a framework for a society that could survive its own disagreements.
Today, our “public square” has moved online, but the rules governing it are opaque, fragmented, and often working against us. We are living through a new “constitutional moment” for the digital age, and yet, the dialogue is missing.
The Publius Project is here to change that.
This isn’t just another political newsletter. It is a space for:
Deep Dives: Analyzing the invisible structures of the internet and how they shape our governance.
Diverse Perspectives: Bringing together scholars, technologists, and citizens to debate the future of our digital democracy.
Actionable Insights: Moving beyond “outrage” to find practical ways we can preserve civic discourse.
As a subscriber, you’ll receive:
Weekly Restoration Papers: Thoughtful reflections on power, technology, and the law.
The Dialogue: Access to subscriber-only chats where we tackle the hardest questions of our time together.
A Durable Record: A growing library of ideas for how we can build a better, more transparent digital world.
Join the Project We aren’t trying to tell you what to think. We are trying to build the tools that help us all think better.
If you believe that eloquence is more powerful than steel—and that the future of our democracy depends on the quality of our discourse—I hope you’ll join us.