The Democrats’ Big—and Failed—Bet

With civic bonds frayed, the party bet big that delivering on policy would do the trick. It did not. There is difficult work ahead.

The Parties Reimagined

How a few shifts in the parties’ coalitions could save our democracy from authoritarianism and violence.

Party People

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

The Vital Center: Learning from the Extremes