We don't have enough people pushing the boundaries in reasonable and fundamental ways. I generally write for mainstream academic and general audiences rather than for people who already agree with me. Whether this is worth doing is an open question. My political views are reflected in my opinion columns , my academic articles , and throughout this site. Anarchist Theory Historically, abuse of power has been a hallmark of the state.
Anarchist theory provides useful insight.
The modern corporation now rivals and even eclipses the state as a negative factor in society. The growing movement against corporate globalization has great potential. One important aspect of corporate power is high-stakes standardized testing in the public schools, currently a significant national issue. I maintain a related website focused on supporting teachers who refuse to administer the Massachusetts MCAS test. Both the state and the corporation rely in part on the legitimacy they receive from law .