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This article considers whether marriage is becoming a kind of luxury. Meanwhile, this piece attempts to coax readers into community involvement. In other news, this interesting piece claims 75 as…

“And when it comes to action, put your trust in discipline and silence; in every kind of warfare they count a lot, and particularly in naval engagement.” Phormio, Athenian naval…

This piece notes the disappearance of young American farmers.  Meanwhile, these people are making food with data. Lastly, this article advocates a strange combination of cosmopolitanism and local ideals to…

This piece explores Mandevillian tendencies in economic thought. In other news, The Guardian has launched a new section encouraging readers to "rethink prosperity." This article highlights an increasingly listless reaction to…

[Cross-posted to In Medias Res] On Thursday, voters in Scotland will go to the polls and either choose "Yes," meaning that they want Scotland to become an independent state, or…

In recent news, single adults now comprise more than half of the U.S. population. Meanwhile, this piece considers how technology has changed the way we wander. This article argues that…

This article poses the question "Who's responsible for bad architecture?" Meanwhile, this piece criticizes the practice of communities outsourcing art, with particular reference to Florentijn Hofman and his giant rubber ducks.…

My meditation on the question from The American Conservative.

This article condemns the  trend of big houses in America. This feature describes the fate of a small North Dakota town affected by the oil boom. Meanwhile, this article argues against urban…

The first book published under the FPR Books imprint is out. David Bosworth's The Demise of Virtue in Virtual America: The Moral Origins of the Great Recession can be purchased…

“When the oak-tree is felled, the whole forest echoes with it; but a hundred acorns are planted silently by some unnoticed breeze.” Thomas Carlyle That time of year is almost…

This piece provides some interesting thoughts on the future of liberalism. Meanwhile, this article describes Alaska's local food movement. Finally, the author of this piece describes the significance of learning to…

Tickets are going fast. If you want to attend, register soon. It's going to be a great event and we hope to see you there. Making a Home Fit for…

This article tells more about the micro-house trend. Meanwhile, this article gives some economic analysis on the importance of smallness. Lastly, this piece reminds of the importance of local politics…

Our archrival of 75 years, Jamestown, leaves the New York-Penn League.

"Do remember that each kind of work has its season..." Hesiod, Works and Days A simple, mundane truth about the end of August. The mid-Atlantic growing season is moving toward…

“Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you…” American Folk Song, traditional What is it about hearing a river? This past spring I stood next to the flooding Mississippi in St.…

This article criticizes localism and seasonal eating. Meanwhile, this piece argues in favor of public libraries even in an era of digital books. Finally, this imposing proposed structure might take…

“Now nature makes nothing incomplete, and nothing in vain…” Aristotle, Politics Sometimes we might wonder about Aristotle. Was he observing the same world we are? One thing is clear: Aristotle…

This article suggests that Comcast's infamy comes from the fact that the cable-provider has grown too big to function. Meanwhile, this piece questions the importance of eating seasonally. It also calls…

The fourth annual Front Porch Republic conference will be in Louisivlle on September 27. We will examine ways to promote a more comprehensive localist vision that both learns from and…

This article explains how parking policies price families out of cities. Meanwhile, this piece worries that baby apps may detract from parenting. Finally, this piece  may interest those who like…

“Nature like a good householder throws away nothing of which anything useful can be made.” Aristotle, On the Generation of Animals It is delightful to think that nature already does…

Apparently, it's Wendell Berry's 80th birthday today. In honor of that, here is an interview with him. Meanwhile, TIME speculates on Pope Francis's possible visit to the States. In other…