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April 30, 2020
Big Philanthropy Faces a Reckoning, Too
It’s time to challenge philanthropists and their foundations to open up their grant-making decisions to those who’ve been marginalized.
Gara LaMarche
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September 5, 2017
The Messy Business of Free Speech
What’s missing from Floyd Abrams’s book The Soul of the First Amendment.
Gara LaMarche
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Racism and DiscriminationFebruary 4, 2016
Racial Justice Is the Key to Democracy Reform
It is time for progressive advocates to rethink their colorblind approach to civic engagement.
Gara LaMarche
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ActivismAugust 13, 2014
How the Left Is Revitalizing Itself
There’s more collaboration between progressive groups—and more coordination among donors—than ever before.
Gara LaMarche
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ActivismOctober 20, 2010
Moving Forward
Why progressives need to own Obama’s achievements—and build a movement to pressure him to do more.
Gara LaMarche and Deepak Bhargava
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EconomyOctober 11, 2010
The Road Ahead for Progressives: Back to Basics
For all the supposed preparation progressives did for a return to political power, we haven’t figured out how to relate to an actual government. If progressives cannot "own" landmark achievements like healthcare and financial reform, how can we expect anyone else to?
Gara LaMarche and Deepak Bhargava
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LawSeptember 16, 2009
Repairing Our Broken Justice System
We need to change the sorry frame of the debate over judges and the role the judicial system plays in our democracy.
Gara LaMarche
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LawJune 7, 2007
After Willie Horton
Criminal justice reform, absent from the progressive agenda, must be a priority for Democratic candidates.
Gara LaMarche
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Non-fictionMarch 14, 2002
Six Months On, and Counting
When it comes to the events of September 11, everyone is an expert and no one is.
Gara LaMarche
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SocietyApril 19, 2001