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Can't We All Just Get Along?

Take a look at videos from Democracy's 2026 conference.

February 12, 2026, 12:00 pm – 3 MIN READ

It's Still the Post-Neoliberal Moment

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 1 MIN READ

Trump 2.0: Learning the Hard Lessons

Winter 2025, No. 75 – 1 MIN READ

Bipartisanship Reinvigorated

Fall 2024, No. 74 – 1 MIN READ

Revitalizing Political Leadership

Summer 2024, No. 73 – 1 MIN READ

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The AI-Jobs Paradox

Yes, AI will kill some jobs. But it will also create new ones. We need policies that will help workers adjust.

By Harry J. Holzer
February 10, 2026, 3:47 pm – 18 MIN READ

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Labor Gains

A look inside the resurgent labor movement, from the inspiring moments to the mundane work that must be done every day.

By Liza Featherstone
February 10, 2026, 3:45 pm – 13 MIN READ

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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
January 21, 2026, 12:00 am – 56 MIN READ

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
September 24, 2025, 6:43 pm – 22 MIN READ

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
September 17, 2025, 6:11 pm – 24 MIN READ