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Mark T. Mitchell

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Mark T. Mitchell

Mark T. Mitchell is the co-founder of Front Porch Republic. He is the Dean of Academic Affairs at Patrick Henry College and the author of several books including Plutocratic Socialism, Power and Purity, The Limits of Liberalism, The Politics of Gratitude, and Localism in Mass Age: A Front Porch Republic Manifesto (co-editor).

Articles by Mark T. Mitchell

What is American?

While there is much work to be done and there are no guarantees of success, we don’t have to look far for the foundations upon which to build. They are…
Mark T. Mitchell
December 14, 2010

Homeschooling and Socialization

What is this thing we call “socialization” and why is there a perception that this is best achieved in the classroom and thwarted by homeschooling?
Mark T. Mitchell
December 7, 2010

Of Sheeple and Banksters

Meanwhile in America, the sheeple remain content with, or blind to, their role as sheep to be slaughtered to feed the rich.
Mark T. Mitchell
December 3, 2010

The Gift of Good Work

What if every day was given to rest, eating, and relaxation?
Mark T. Mitchell
November 23, 2010

Alasdair MacIntyre and the Financial Crisis

Teaching ethics to traders is as pointless as reading Aristotle to your dog.
Mark T. Mitchell
November 22, 2010

The TSA and the Abuse Power

How much is enough?
Mark T. Mitchell
November 20, 2010

FPR and the Graying of the World

FPR is the future.
Mark T. Mitchell
October 28, 2010

Facebook and Friendship

Does the risk-free security of a screen hamper the development of real friendships?
Mark T. Mitchell
October 21, 2010

Gridlock and the Common Good

Events may soon conspire to force a conversation about the common good and the limits of power. Until that happens, gridlock may be the best option.
Mark T. Mitchell
October 17, 2010

Michael Pollan’s 36-Hour Dinner Party

Is there a connection between building something together and community?
Mark T. Mitchell
October 7, 2010

TARP: RIP

TARP has expired. Are we better off for it?
Mark T. Mitchell
October 3, 2010

Austerity Measures Spark Riots in Europe

Shades of things to come?
Mark T. Mitchell
September 29, 2010