A Journal of Ideas

Book Reviews

The Age of Revenge

Once upon a brief time, there was consensus around social progress. But the backlash began almost immediately—and has been with us ever since.

By Ellen Fitzpatrick

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

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

In Front of Their Noses

The signs of globalization’s downsides were there for the elites to see. They just chose not to look at them. Ever.

By Helaine Olen

Trump’s Economic Defenders

American Compass claims to have the answers to what ails us. But simplifying complex issues doesn’t get us any closer to addressing them.

By Martha Gimbel