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Liberals Need to Care About the National Debt

by Anne Kim August 30, 2026August 31, 2026

Reining in the debt is the only way to achieve progressive goals.

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by Anne Kim April 19, 2026April 18, 2026

Democrats can rebuild trust on education by combining the best of centrist and progressive ideas to improve K-12 outcomes.

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How Democrats Can Win on Education Again

by Thomas Toch April 9, 2026May 5, 2026

The federal government’s $22 billion digital asset stockpile is still managed with outdated systems. Congress must modernize crypto custody before billions vanish.

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The $22 Billion Spreadsheet Problem

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