The late congressman’s posthumous book condemns dogmatic insistence on unpopular ideas and offers a roadmap for reconciliation between the center and the left.
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On Fox News, El-Sayed Bravely Defended Gender-Affirming Care, Then Took a Weird, Wrong Turn
The U.S. Senate candidate crossed over into bravado when he compared trans surgery to circumcision.
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The Democratic Party Is Divided (But Not How You Think)
New polling shows not so much ideological division among Democrats but a lack of consensus about where the party should go.
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Democratic Candidates Should Shred Interest-Group Questionnaires
They are landmine-laden, jargon-filled traps for anyone trying to build a winning coalition. Just ask Kamala Harris.
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To Save the Planet, Divide and Conquer
Democrats make progress on climate change when they set business lobbies against each other.
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What Bernie Sanders Can Teach Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Cut deals. Don’t unnecessarily alienate your party. And get the most you can.
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How Europe’s Green Party May Hand Putin A Major Victory
Their dream of a clean energy future could result in a geo-strategic nightmare.
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How to Assess Climate Change Plans
2020 Democratic candidates are beginning to release their proposals. How should they be evaluated?
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McConnell Reverses Himself on the Merits of ‘Show’ Votes
After spending the government shutdown arguing against votes on bills that won’t pass, McConnell wants to vote on the Green New Deal.
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The Real Divide That Threatens Democrats
It is important to avoid passing judgement on the motives of people who emphasize different paths to our shared goals.
