A Journal of Ideas

politics

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

Rereading Obama

The first volume of the President’s memoir is beautifully written, insightful—and informed by his occasionally frustrating multi-dimensionalism.

By James T. Kloppenberg

Becoming Michelle

For eight years, Michelle Obama was the picture of imperturbable grace. One senses she didn’t always want to be.

By Michele Goodwin

Unity Over Bipartisanship

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

By Tom Perriello

Convey the Economics

A CEA chair is not a political adviser. Just give the President the information he needs to make a good decision.

By Jason Furman