Philip K. Howard's latest book tackles this in a serious way and offers a vision of a way forward. amazon.com/Saving-Can-Do-…

Our critic’s pick: “Saving Can-Do: How to Revive the Spirit of America,” by Philip K. Howard (Rodin Books). Simon & Schuster newcriterion.com/dispatch/the-c…

Interview with Philip K. Howard:

'The original Bay Bridge went from authorizing legislation in 1947 to construction starting in 1949 to opening for traffic in 1952.' Paging @philipkhoward and Common Good!

Many on the right and on the left are recognizing that American government has fundamentally failed to deliver what citizens need—largely because of its internal dysfunctions. Read more from John Ketcham:

My books of the year list in National Review includes books by Marc J. Dunkelman Dan (parody) Philip K. Howard Cass Sunstein Josh Dawsey Tyler Pager Isaac Arnsdorf Alex Isenstadt Scott Jennings Gabe Henry Jonathan Horn Barry Strauss Caroline Fraser Susan Morrison & John W. Miller nationalreview.com/2025/12/2025-a…

.John Ketcham cites Philip K. Howard in City Journal:

.Tevi Troy recommends Philip K. Howard's Saving Can-Do:

America has become a red-tape state with an almost pathological aversion to giving officials the authority to do their jobs, Philip K. Howard argues. “For America to function, we need to put people in charge again.” theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/…

America has become a red-tape state with an almost pathological aversion to giving officials the authority to do their jobs, Philip K. Howard argues. “For America to function, we need to put people in charge again.” theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/…

.Quin Hillyer cites Philip K. Howard:

“Governing by legal micromanagement has made achieving public goals nearly impossible.” Philip K. Howard theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/…

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