Book Reviews

The "New" American Fascists

They’re a lot like the old fascists, but with a little more polish—and a lot more money.

By Adele M. Stan

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 13 MIN READ

Book Reviews

The Parties Failed Us; Long Live Parties!

Unrepresentative political parties certainly haven’t helped our democracy. But can rebuilding parties save it?

By Stephanie Mudge

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 14 MIN READ

Features

Deconstructing Housing

The market alone can’t fix America’s housing crisis. A public option can.

By David Goldstein

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 32 MIN READ

Features

Beyond Deliverism

What we need is policymaking as power-building. It is related to deliverism—but goes way beyond it.

By Alexander Hertel-Fernandez

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 29 MIN READ

Book Reviews

Banking on Democracy

Fed governance can be improved, of course, but it is not fundamentally undemocratic.

By Chris Hughes

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 12 MIN READ

Book Reviews

The Abundance Doctrine

How modern liberalism became too obsessed with saying no—and can learn to say yes again.

By Mike Konczal

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 16 MIN READ

Symposium

Time for People-Centered Policy

Organizers are out there listening to people. It’s imperative that policymakers also listen to them.

By Mary Beth Maxwell

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 14 MIN READ

Arguments

A Test of Executive Power

The Trump administration wants a judicial showdown over independent agencies. The history is muddled—and the consequences vast.

By William A. Galston

March 12, 2025, 2:51 pm – 21 MIN READ