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The GOP Test

History is asking only one question right now as Trump refuses to concede. Will the Republicans decide they are no longer an American political party?

By Sean Wilentz

The Friedman Doctrine Revisited

Milton Friedman’s infamous “profits only” manifesto turned 50 this fall. It’s time to bury it.

By Jonathan Soros

A Moon Shot for Climate Change

We need to think as big on climate as we did on the space race. Here's how.

By Alex Laskey Jake Levine

Five Paths to Global Respect

America’s international standing has plummeted. Here’s how we change that.

By Neera Tanden Katrina Mulligan

Adieu to Laissez-Faire Trade

The Great Depression taught us that securing an economic foundation for all workers is a vital prophylactic against division and xenophobia. We must heed that lesson once again.

By Trevor Sutton Andy Green