The Parties Failed Us; Long Live Parties!

Unrepresentative political parties certainly haven’t helped our democracy. But can rebuilding parties save it?

By Stephanie Mudge

Spring 2025, No. 76 – 14 MIN READ

Mr. Moral Authority

John Lewis wasn’t much of a legislator. But he was still one of the most revered Congress members of his era.

By Marion Orr

Winter 2025, No. 75 – 15 MIN READ

When the Personal Was Political

Second-wave feminists meant business—but they had a lot of fun at it, too.

By Jill Filipovic

Winter 2025, No. 75 – 15 MIN READ

Our Plastic Obsession

The story of credit cards is the story of industry versus regulators. Industry won.

By Richard Vague

Winter 2025, No. 75 – 14 MIN READ