The Ascendant Project

The Ascendant Project explores how mortality intensifies our politics and creates drive in our lives. The post Of Monsters, and Heroes, and Men appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

Julius explores the 14th Amendment and cases that look to redefine what Birthright Citizenship means. The post Birthright appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

Brian and Julius read and discuss the Declaration of Independence. We look at it through the lens of today as well as discuss historical context. The post The Declaration of Independence appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

One of your friends brings ups a current event. You are on the opposite side of the political aisle than your friend. What do you do? The post Ambushed!!! How to Survive a Surprise Political Conversation appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

Julius explores the process of how a Bill becomes Law and how much input the citizenry really has. The post The Birth of Bill appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

Pontius Pilate once dismissed Jesus derisively with the question, "What is Truth?". Sometimes it seems that our media and leaders have the same attitude. How do we discern information in this climate of division? The post What is Truth? appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

There was a time when the Republican Party seemed, at least, to subscribe to Christian morals. Morals are no longer important as they follow a man who has none.  The post My Background and Reasons Why I am a Never-Trumper appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

Julius Knapp writes about using the power of skepticism to break through the echo chambers that influence our lives. The post On Cynicism and Skepticism appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

A deep friendship forms across political lines through mutual acts of empathy and respect. The post An Unexpected Friendship appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

Julius and Brian discuss the Hands Off Protests that occurred 4/5/25, with special attention paid to Frederick and Westminster Maryland. The post Discussion:  Hands Off appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

Now that we are in Trump 2.0, Democrats must ask themselves if they were better off with Joe Manchin in their party than they are today. The post Joe Manchin Reconsidered appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

I registered to vote when I turned 18. I remember being so excited to practice what I felt was my civic duty. Being able to finally participate in American democracy, in “the great experiment”, was an honor. So few people before me (historically speaking) or globally had the option to experience that honor. And so Continue reading "Unaffiliated" The post Unaffiliated appeared first on The Ascendan...

As I have mentioned in previous posts and interviews, it has been a long time since I’ve been able to see out of my left eye.   The lens with the cataract was removed 4 weeks ago, but the cataract had spread to the capsule around the lens.  However, as the inflammation has lessened, now I’m Continue reading "Dueling Visions" The post Dueling Visions appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

It’s difficult, verging on impossible, to articulate all the feelings of the past several weeks. President Donald Trump was inaugurated on January 20 and has been hard at work stretching the limits of executive authority and power. Among the more alarming executive orders are: On their face, these executive orders would seem to be anything Continue reading "The Constitutional Crisis" The post The...

Here it is 5 years later, and I have decided to start this project anew. Trump has been elected for the second time and has already issued a flurry of executive orders and brought in Elon Musk to shake up government and apparently strip it down to it's core. The post Rising through Turmoil appeared first on The Ascendant Project .

I’m starting this blog because I am 46 years old and we are divided more than we ever have been. I write this on June 4, 2020 and there are protests in the streets across this nation. We are exiting the first wave of the Corona virus pandemic, and many people still feel raw from Continue reading "The Ascendant Project" The post The Ascendant Project appeared first on The Ascendant Project .