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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

Truce Time

If the Trump era has taught us anything, it’s that liberals and leftists must combine their energies, not tear each other down. A response to Sean Wilentz.

By Jeffrey C. Isaac

Summer 2018, No. 49 – 13 MIN READ

Name the Enemy

Liberalism isn’t just about proposing solutions. It’s also about defeating those who would prevent them.

By Jack Meserve

Spring 2018, No. 48 – 10 MIN READ

Fighting Words

No, “liberal” and “progressive” aren’t synonyms. They have completely different histories—and the differences matter.

By Sean Wilentz

Spring 2018, No. 48 – 23 MIN READ