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November/December 2025

How the Democrats Can Play Offense

by Paul Glastris November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

November/December 2025

Rural Revival

by Suzanne Mettler and Trevor E. Brown November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

Turbulent Descent: Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, is favored to become New Jersey’s next governor—but even skilled pilots can face rough landings in the Garden State.

Mikie Sherrill Braces for Landing in New Jersey Governor’s Race

by Matthew Cooper October 30, 2025October 31, 2025

A food truck is parked near the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Government Shutdown Fallout: A Reminder That We Still Need Health Care for Gig Workers, Sole Proprietors

by David Atkins October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a Democrat vying to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins, issued a lengthy apology video Friday after inflammatory Reddit posts he’s made in recent years came to light.

Graham Platner Should Run for Maine State Legislature

by Bill Scher October 21, 2025October 20, 2025

Democrats Should Prepare for the Return of Debt Politics

by Bill Scher July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Republicans, Not Democrats, Have the Messaging Problem

by Bill Scher June 19, 2025June 20, 2025

Rules to Win By

by Paul Glastris June 1, 2025July 12, 2025

We’re DNC Members. Here’s What We Need From the Next Party Chair.

by David Atkins and Michael Kapp January 13, 2025January 10, 2025

January/February/March 2025

Ten New Ideas for the Democratic Party to Help the Working Class, and Itself.

by Paul Glastris January 5, 2025January 7, 2025

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