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An Economic Dignity Compact for the AI Age

Technology does not shape our destiny. We still have the power to do that—if we keep human well-being, happiness, and dignity top of mind.

By Gene Sperling

Features

The Next Progressive State

We can’t just return to the status quo ante. Paradoxically, we’ll need a federal government with both more power and less.

By K. Sabeel Rahman

Features

A Path Forward on Long-Term Care

Congress can’t get it done. But in Washington state, they’ve created a model for the other Washington to build on some day.

By Robert P. Saldin

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Blueprint for a Popular Climate Agenda

By Ben Beachy

Book Reviews

We're Not So Special

A new book boldly challenges the concept of human exceptionalism.

By Cass R. Sunstein

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Features

Rethinking State Capacity

Yes, we should demand that government move faster. But the impediments aren’t limited to bureaucrats and NIMBYists.

By Brian Callaci Sandeep Vaheesan

Features

Should Billionaires Exist?

The ultra-wealthy’s dominant power in our political system forces the question: Should America limit billionaire fortunes? A debate.

By Amy Hanauer Igor Volsky Ben Ritz

Arguments

A More Progressive Abundance

There’s a deal abundists and community leaders can strike that could let the two sides work together.

By Raj Nayak

Arguments

The Democracy-Prosperity Link

How Donald Trump’s anti-democratic actions threaten America’s long-term prosperity.

By David Madland

Features

What My Party Needs to Do

To win again, we need to speak to voters about the ideas that drew me to the party in the first place: opportunity, security, and justice.

By Chris Coons

Arguments

We Could Have an Inexpensive, Clean-Energy Future

For 70 years, irrational fear of low-level radiation blocked the path to an energy-rich future. We must get over it.

By William D. (Bill) Budinger Ray Rothrock Dr. Paul Bauman

Book Reviews

Democracy? Sure—Let’s Try It

The Constitution is lauded as the cornerstone of our democracy. But what if it’s the reason we don’t actually have one?

By Nathan Pippenger

Features

Can Judicial Resistance Last?

The law can protect democracy—but only up to a certain point. After that, it’s up to the people. And there’s the challenge.

By Robert L. Tsai Bojan Bugaric

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