Democracy

Liberalism Without Illusions

We must free ourselves from the delusion that history is progressive and accept that the dark side of our nature is here to stay.

By William A. Galston

Banking on Democracy

Fed governance can be improved, of course, but it is not fundamentally undemocratic.

By Chris Hughes

Donald Trump Exploits Our Great Paradox

As the founders knew, the only way to bring about the rupture of democracy is through the very exercise of democracy.

By Fernand Amandi

The Parties Reimagined

How a few shifts in the parties’ coalitions could save our democracy from authoritarianism and violence.

By Rachel Kleinfeld Brendan Hartnett

Industrial Policy as Democratic Practice

Industrial policy can strengthen both our economy and our democracy—but we have to do it right.

By Amy Kapczynski