The Dilemmas of Democracy

Problems and Perils Of our Beginnings as a Nation


Montpepier, home of James Madison. Mural in the Charlottesville Hampton Inn by Bob Kirchman and Russ Fisher.

What kind of government did the Father of the Constitution envision? Myron Magnet writes in City Journal on the Challenges of Democracy [click to read] as James Madison saw them.

James Madison and Bob McDonnell

As Our 71st Governor Takes Office, A Look at Civic Virtue

Madison's Gift to America [click to read] by Richard M. Reinsch in City Journal looks at Madison's thoughts on Republican government.