The book collects thirty-two opinion pieces, essays, and two poems published by the author in leading media on a wide variety of public policy topics as recently as 2022. The articles and poems range over six broad areas: the moderation ideal, as illustrated by the abortion issue, American exceptionalism, civic discourse, the Trump presidency, campus life, and immigration, citizenship, and refugee policy. The author, a self-described "militant moderate, " draws on his participation as a commentator in these and many other public debates.