Democracy Event: Video of "After the Election" Event Now Available

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November 6, 2008

Video of "After the Election" Event Now Available

Democracy: A Journal of Ideas

The 2008 election was a watershed moment of transformation. On November 6th, Democracy: A Journal of Ideas brought together a group of America's brightest thinkers to present a first take on what it all means for the new administration's policies, the Democratic Party's trajectory, and the future of progressive governance.

Panelists included:

Matt Bai, Contributing Editor, The New York Times Magazine

Andrei Cherny, Co-Editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas

Jon Cowan, President, Third Way

William Galston, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution

Tina Flournoy, Assistant to the President for Public Policy at the American Federation of Teachers and Democratic Party strategist

You can view video of the event online, by going here.

The Lion at Rest

Thomas Oliphant: Ted Kennedy's greatness lay in his surprisingly rigorous self-awareness.

Out of the Rubble

Amy Wilentz: Do we create more caring communities in the wake of natural catastrophes? Depends on what "we" you mean.

The Courage of Our Contradictions

William Galston: A new liberalism must reflect not only on our permanent beliefs, but also on many Americans' reservations about them. A response to E.J. Dionne, Jr.

Clinton's Foundations

Matthew Cooper: Bill Clinton acted on principle far more often than you may think.

German Lessons

Clay Risen: Should progressives frustrated with our democracy pine for a parliamentary system? In a word—nein.

That Old College Lie

Kevin Carey: Are our colleges teaching students well? No. But here's how to make them.

The Next War on Poverty

Peter Edelman: Conventional wisdom aside, some '60s-era inner-city programs have been a success. Now it's time for Obama to launch phase two.

Federalism and Its Discontents

Greg Anrig: The states are drowning. The best life-preserver that Washington can throw at them is to take over Medicaid.

The Cairo Conundrum

Shadi Hamid: Egypt is the linchpin to America's Middle East policy—a policy that must make interests reinforce ideals, rather than conflict with them.

Obama Proposes Consumer Financial Protection Agency

News: President Barack Obama has proposed the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, an idea first written about in Democracy.

Michael Tomasky to Become Editor of Democracy

News: Michael Tomasky, a highly respected writer and editor with more than 20 years' experience covering American politics and helping to define and update progressive ideas, will join Democracy: A Journal of Ideas as its Editor.