John Davenport teaches political philosophy at Fordham University in New York City. He had published several articles and books on moral theory, moral psychology, the rule of law, democratic theory and human rights. His most recent book, A League of Democracies (Routledge, 2019) lays out a plan to meet rising global threats from resurgent autocracies. His recent opinion pieces include an article in Salon on the NRA’s new arms race and spiraling security costs. He is currently working on a book laying out a comprehensive plan of 30 constitutional amendments to repair the federal government and our elections.