Steve Phillips

@StevePtweets

Steve Phillips is a best-selling author, columnist, podcast host, and national political expert. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Brown Is the New White and How We Win the Civil War. He is also the founder of Democracy in Color, a political media organization dedicated to race, politics, and the multicultural progressive New American Majority.

Donald Trump

It’s Safe to Impeach Donald Trump It’s Safe to Impeach Donald Trump

So why do pundits keep claiming that it would put Democrats in danger?

Aug 13, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Democratic Candidates

The Four Front-Runners The Four Front-Runners

As 20 presidential contenders gear up for the first Democratic debates, the race’s outlook is starting to change.

Jun 26, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Trump USMCA Announcement

The President Is Not the Front-Runner The President Is Not the Front-Runner

In normal election cycles, incumbent presidents are favored to win. But 2020 is no normal election cycle.

Apr 30, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Joe Biden speaking at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers construction and maintenance conference

Some Democrats Haven’t Learned the Lessons of #MeToo Some Democrats Haven’t Learned the Lessons of #MeToo

Some of Joe Biden’s defenders are drawing from the Brett Kavanaugh playbook.

Apr 5, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Is Trump Racist

Is Trump a Racist? Is Trump a Racist?

Yes, but that’s the wrong question.

Feb 20, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Stacey Abrams Georgia governor's race

Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again

While a 2020 presidential run is tempting, O’Rourke, Gillum, and Abrams could use their political skills and hard-earned notoriety to help progressives win at every level.

Dec 13, 2018 / Steve Phillips

Beto O'Rourke supporters

What to Say to White People What to Say to White People

If Democrats need lessons on maximizing votes across the demographic divide, 2018 provides some clear examples of what to do—and what not to.

Nov 27, 2018 / Steve Phillips

How Democrats Fail by Ignoring Candidates Of Color

How Democrats Fail by Ignoring Candidates Of Color How Democrats Fail by Ignoring Candidates Of Color

New candidates will create opportunities for Democrats across the country—if the establishment is willing to back them.

Oct 10, 2018 / Steve Phillips

Lucy McBath

10 Races That Could Flip the House 10 Races That Could Flip the House

Democrats need a gain of 23 seats to reclaim the majority in the House of Representatives—here are districts where progressives can showcase their strength.

Sep 4, 2018 / Steve Phillips

State Elections Ohio

What Democrats Need to Know About Moderate Republicans What Democrats Need to Know About Moderate Republicans

There aren’t enough of them to provide the margin of victory this November.

Aug 6, 2018 / Steve Phillips

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