The late civil rights leader who died this week built a multiracial, multifaith coalition rooted in shared economic and democratic aspirations.
Barack Obama
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Hannah Arendt Understood the Forces Behind Donald Trump
The late scholar of mass movements, charismatic leaders, and government violence foreshadowed the president’s rise and the MAGA movement in The Origins of Totalitarianism. Recent polling proves her prescience.
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Rahm Emanuel Stirs the Pot
He’s a long shot for 2028, but even as an “also-ran,” he’ll shape the debate and the future.
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Supreme Court Set to Rule on National Guard Troops in Chicago
The Supreme Court is About to Rule on Trump Troops in Chicago—and Nationwide. What could go wrong?
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Student Loan Debt: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It
When I started at the Department of Education in the 1990s, student loans were a popular middle-class benefit. College affordability or student loan debt were rarely front-page news. Our dingy offices, a converted World War II warehouse, were a daily reminder of how our work seemed overlooked, too. But in those hallways—literally, my desk was […]
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Democrats Should Prepare for the Return of Debt Politics
Cutting the deficit hasn’t dominated our politics but historically high levels may force the party to deal with budgetary trade-offs. Obama and Clinton offer lessons.
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Student Loan Debt: What Went Wrong and How to Fix It
Student Loan Debt: From Educational Opportunity to Generational Grievance: The history of student loan debt shows how noble programs and soaring tuition have often left too many students underwater. Fortunately, there are ways to fix the problem.
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Why Obama’s Immigration Enforcement Policy Was Better Than Trump’s
The Democratic president’s immigration enforcement approach prioritized the deportation of felons and security threats. Trump junked it, giving us legal chaos, fewer deportations, and less safety than under Obama.
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Divided Democrats Should Unify Behind Trade Peace Over Trade War
Trump’s destabilizing tariffs have fundamentally altered the debate over the global economy. While he tries to turn back the clock, Democrats should look forward.
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Trump Escalates His War on Independent Regulatory Agencies
Trump Escalates His War on Independent Regulatory Agencies: His February executive order and the firing of a labor relations board member are the latest moves in a multi-decade right-wing campaign to legitimate an authoritarian presidency.
