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

Unity Over Bipartisanship

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

By Tom Perriello

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

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

Stop Deriding the Base

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

By Ari Rabin-Havt