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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Posted inNewsletter
Liberals Need to Care About the National Debt
Reining in the debt is the only way to achieve progressive goals.
Posted inPolitics
The Fight in the Democratic Party Is Not Left vs. Center, But Left vs. Left
The recent string of primary victories from left-wing insurgents are not ushering out moderates, but fellow progressives.
Posted inJanuary/February/March 2022
We the Regulators
Between Marxism and market fundamentalism is a new vision for progressive government.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
The Danger of Progressives Demonizing Moderates
Ron Kind is a low-drama, hardworking Democratic congressman. No wonder there’s no place for centrists like him in Congress.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
Progressives Have a Chance to Beat Moderates in Boston’s Mayoral Race
Why it matters—and why not every city elects an Eric Adams.
Posted inMain, Political Animal, Politics
Recall the Recall
This Progressive Era reform serves only to create mischief in our hyperpartisan age.
Posted inMain, Political Animal, Politics
A Short History of Democrats and Antitrust
Biden’s war against corporate gigantism is good policy and better politics.
Posted inPolitics
Biden Won Big with Senate Passage of American Rescue Plan. Now What?
After the package is signed this week, the president must declare his priorities. Otherwise, he risks getting pushed by House progressives.
Posted inPolitical Animal
A Biden Presidency Would Not Be a Return to the Status Quo
He is running on one of the most progressive platforms we’ve ever seen from a presidential candidate.
