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The New Old Democrats
It's not the 1990s anymore. People want the government to help solve big problems. Here's how the Democrats must respond.
By Jake SullivanFeatures
The Pro-Growth Minimum Wage
Liberals always want to argue for a higher minimum wage on fairness grounds. But there’s a better and likely more compelling reason.
By Robert Atkinson Liberals always want to argue for a higher minimum wage on fairness grounds. But there’s a better and likely more compelling reason.
Book Reviews
Moving Beyond the Snake Pit
How prisons became the de facto “treatment” center for those with mental illness.
By Nancy Tomes How prisons became the de facto “treatment” center for those with mental illness.
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Middle America Reboots Democracy
By Lara Putnam Theda SkocpolFeatures
R.I.P., Liberal Contrarianism
Before #Slatepitch became a punchline, Slate (and others) really did thrive on a certain kind of anti-liberalism. It’s dead now—well, almost.
By Michael Bérubé Before #Slatepitch became a punchline, Slate (and others) really did thrive on a certain kind of anti-liberalism. It’s dead now—well, almost.
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The Alcove
Conservative Multiculturalism's Southern Heritage
A Nation essay ponders how white conservatives developed a distinctive twist on multiculturalism after Jim Crow’s end.
By Nathan PippengerArguments
Dignity Included
The passing of Initiative 77 tomorrow would mean the political recognition of a value that restaurant owners have been reaping for free.
By Stuart WhatleyArguments
Work Requirements and the Real Victims of Red Tape
Medicaid work requirements as a window into the Republican mind.
By Nathan PippengerArguments
Hurricane Doug
Why Doug Ford’s victory isn’t actually a decisive win for populism in Canada.
By Ira WellsFeatures
What’s Left of the Right?
Can the Republican Party survive Trump? Should it? Four Never-Trump conservatives discuss.
By David Frum Liz Mair Jennifer Rubin Peter Wehner Can the Republican Party survive Trump? Should it? Four Never-Trump conservatives discuss.
Recounting
Yes We CCCan
America needs more than just jobs—we need committed citizens. A new Civilian Conservation Corps could provide them.
By Robert Gordon America needs more than just jobs—we need committed citizens. A new Civilian Conservation Corps could provide them.
Book Reviews
Moving Beyond the Snake Pit
How prisons became the de facto “treatment” center for those with mental illness.
By Nancy Tomes How prisons became the de facto “treatment” center for those with mental illness.
Features
The Pro-Growth Minimum Wage
Liberals always want to argue for a higher minimum wage on fairness grounds. But there’s a better and likely more compelling reason.
By Robert Atkinson Liberals always want to argue for a higher minimum wage on fairness grounds. But there’s a better and likely more compelling reason.
