Features
Democracy and the Language of Faith
Why Democrats must engage mainstream Christianity in the fight against radical evangelicalism.
By Paul C. McGlasson28 MIN READ
Why the Gender Wage Gap Persists
Feminist economics has challenged key assumptions of neoclassical economics and had real impact. But there is much more work to do.
By Nancy Folbre38 MIN READ
Strengthening Accountability for Discrimination
Tools that empower workers to stand up and confront civil rights violations in their workplaces do exist. Let’s use them.
By Jane Liu38 MIN READ
A Fair Shake for Black Workers
We know why labor market racial discrimination exists. Do we have the will to fix it?
By Valerie Wilson William Darity Jr.42 MIN READ
Winning Without the Courts
The Supreme Court and other federal courts are lost for a decade. What is progressives’ recourse? Getting serious about multiparty democracy.
By Lee Drutman Aziz Huq
The Supreme Court and other federal courts are lost for a decade. What is progressives’ recourse? Getting serious about multiparty democracy.
24 MIN READ
Book Reviews
Hey, It's a Start!
The new thing in government problem-solving is “human-centered design.” It’s an impressive corrective to market-driven theories—up to a point.
By Lawrence R. Jacobs
The new thing in government problem-solving is “human-centered design.” It’s an impressive corrective to market-driven theories—up to a point.
11 MIN READ
The Constitutional Conversation
Akhil Amar’s riveting new book carries three valuable lessons for liberals today.
By Simon Lazarus
Akhil Amar’s riveting new book carries three valuable lessons for liberals today.
14 MIN READ
Elvis Was in the Building
Many Cold War-era manifestations of American high and pop culture were great, for sure. But what if any thematic thread binds them?
By Jordan Michael Smith
Many Cold War-era manifestations of American high and pop culture were great, for sure. But what if any thematic thread binds them?
10 MIN READ
Concrete Jungles?
Yes, America’s cities have problems. But are progressives really destroying them?
By Tracy Hadden Loh
Yes, America’s cities have problems. But are progressives really destroying them?
11 MIN READ
Recounting
COVID's Forsaken Fighters
In a society where poor health is seen as a matter of personal responsibility, not the common good, the death of people with underlying health issues is sadly normalized.
By Sophia Crabbe-Field
In a society where poor health is seen as a matter of personal responsibility, not the common good, the death of people with underlying health issues is sadly normalized.