CITY STATE

How we achieve the borderless future of Terra Ignota

On Ada Palmer’s utopian sci-fi series and an exploration of how we might bring it to life.

Apr 21 •

Digital nomads could create network states

Apr 17 •

What if your side hustle is being in Congress?

The future of democracy is direct, online, and doesn't require politicians.

Apr 13 •

An American case for building new cities

We need to remember how to build things.

Apr 10 •

Grassroots movements are building garden cities

We're changing the aesthetic from the bottom up.

Apr 6 •

Stephen Mackintosh

Maybe villages are our future—not just cities

Italy's Matera as a case study for revitalizing small governments and creating a future of interconnected villages.

Apr 3 •

It’s time for Thomas Jefferson's village-states

His small, democratic communities would revive and defend our republic.

Mar 30 •

Should we create more US states?

Inside the growing movement to redraw state lines, and why it might be better for liberals and conservatives alike.

Mar 27 •

Multi-country civilizations are good, actually

A vibe shift in favor of annexation would be counterproductive 🌏

Mar 23 •

Étienne Fortier-Dubois

US states should have autonomy—like EU countries

All we need to change is taxation.

Mar 19 •

Introducing CITY STATE

Seven writers exploring autonomous governance.

Mar 16 •

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