The Power Grab Behind the Unfittest Candidate
Hitching their wagon to Donald Trump was a Faustian bargain for the GOP. And now they may be paying the price.
State of Disunion
Democrats Are Finally on the Offensive Line
Since the Reagan era, the Democratic Party has been reactive, operating under the assumption that ours is a center-right nation. VP Harris and Governor Walz are showing us there's another way.
Whose Vision of America Will Voters Choose?
Come November, we have a chance to reshape our government. A Harris-Walz administration would offer an unprecedented opportunity to make an aggressive case for equal rights, starting with a constitutional amendment.
Congress Could Be Our Last Defense Against Trumpism
The U.S. government is completely broken. It's up to the electorate to hold our representatives and senators to account and protect what remains of our democracy.
The Real Message in Donald Trump’s Conviction
The conviction of the leading GOP presidential candidate is a victory for the rule of the law in a country whose democracy is steadily unraveling. Now it's time for Dems to trumpet that message through Election Day.
What Is the Cost of American Prosperity?
The U.S. boasts one of the most productive economies in the world. But the government’s—and often society's—refusal to address more than half the nation’s needs means most of us are struggling to make ends meet.
Who Exactly Are “We the People”?
“All men are created equal” only holds for a specific value of “all” “men” and “equal”—and white cishet male Republicans appear to be the only ones who can define the terms.
The Evisceration of Diversity Programs Is Upon Us
Right-wing lawmakers are dismantling efforts to remedy the damage of segregation and the slavery that preceded it. But for Black and brown people to thrive in American life, diversity cannot be a relic of the past.
Building Back a Better Biden
President Biden's 2020 campaign relied on promises to salvage our democracy from the likes of Trump—a promise he fulfilled. But his 2024 reelection bid could use a bit of help.
The Failed Promise of “Never Again”
While we were treating it as a historical curiosity, the noxious blend of contemporary fascist politics began creeping its way into the political discourse in the US and around the world.