A Journal of Ideas

Democrats

The American Left is a Historical Success Story

Our fascination with the recent history of the right comes at a cost: too little attention to the left's successes over the past 20 years.

By Mark Schmitt

July 15, 2021, 3:29 pm – 8 MIN READ

Unity Over Bipartisanship

Genuine bipartisanship is largely illusory. To deliver for Americans, Democrats need unity.

By Tom Perriello

February 11, 2021, 6:28 pm – 9 MIN READ

Hold Your Fire, Dueling Democrats

Joe Biden won with a coalition that stretched from Bill Kristol to AOC. Success will require foresight and restraint.

By William Galston

Winter, No. 59 – 12 MIN READ

To Fight Another Day

The election result brought relief more than anything else. But the fight for democracy is a long way from over.

By Fernand Amandi

Winter, No. 59 – 8 MIN READ

Stop Deriding the Base

The Republicans fear their base, and the Democrats hate theirs. It is high time this changed.

By Ari Rabin-Havt

Winter, No. 59 – 9 MIN READ