A Journal of Ideas

Democrats

Party People

Many recoil at the thought of stronger political parties. But revitalized parties could be exactly what our ailing democracy needs.

By John Sides

Bidenomics, Storytelling, and Community

“Deliverism” is just the beginning. A response to Deepak Bhargava, Shahrzad Shams, and Harry Hanbury.

By Mike Lux

America’s Other Freedom

Today, Americans need not just freedom from. We need freedom to. And it starts with an economic bill of rights.

By Mark Paul

The Promise of Marketcrafting

Policymakers need to recognize that policy works through markets rather than imposing itself on them.

By Chris Hughes Peter Spiegler

Saving Democracy—Realistically

Yes, we disdain the Electoral College. In the meantime, there are more realistic ways to unlock our democratic Gordian Knot.

By Larry Diamond