There has always been a share of voters who get mobilized in reaction against those in power.
Democratic Party
Posted inPolitical Animal
Winning Is Everything But Still Not Enough
To save our democracy, the Democrats need to win everything in 2020 and then hold onto power for a sustained period of time. Here’s how they can do it.
Posted inCover, July/August 2018, Magazine
Winning Is Not Enough
Democrats are focused on taking back power—but our democracy depends on them keeping it. To do that, they have to start thinking differently.
Posted inJuly/August 2018
The 52-State Strategy: The Case for D.C.
D.C. statehood would be a boon for Democrats. But to make it happen, the party will have to get over its squeamishness about expanding its own power.
Posted inFeatured, July/August 2018, Magazine
The 52-State Strategy: The Case for Puerto Rico
Ending the island’s colonial status would right a historic wrong—and permanently change the political map.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Vengeance is Mine, Sayeth Joseph Crowley
Someone needs to tell Crowley that the primary is over and he lost
Posted inPolitical Animal
On Slogans and Self-Interest
The Democrats overestimate how far they can get politically without appealing to people’s selfishness or acknowledging their fears.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Nasty Politicians Are Not Just Mirroring Their Base of Supporters
Our national leaders have made choices that turned voters against each other.
Posted inPolitical Animal
A Political Upside to Making the Children Whole?
Voters should be thrilled by the sight of Democrats standing up, unafraid and unapologetic, for basic morality and simple justice.
Posted inPolitical Animal
If You Believe Families Belong Together, You’re Going to Have to Vote in November
Rallies are good. Voting is better.
