Why the “Affordability Agenda” Won’t Deliver for Democrats Why the “Affordability Agenda” Won’t Deliver for Democrats
The gospel of affordability is not bold enough to convince voters that the Democrats care about them. To build a lasting majority, Democrats must embrace populism.
Jan 28, 2026 / Dustin Guastella
This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine
After the murder of Alex Pretti by federal agents, the least national Democrats can do is dismantle ICE.
Jan 26, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Democrats Can’t Blame Trans People for Their Own Failures Democrats Can’t Blame Trans People for Their Own Failures
Despite the attempts by so many in the party’s establishment to paint trans rights as a toxic issue, transphobia was soundly rejected across the country this week.
Nov 7, 2025 / Gillian Branstetter
The Latest Centrist Memo to Democrats Is Bad News for the Party and the Planet The Latest Centrist Memo to Democrats Is Bad News for the Party and the Planet
To win back power, Democrats must organize themselves against oligarchy—and that means rejecting the latest shoddy centrist recommendations.
Nov 4, 2025 / Aaron Regunberg
The DNC Chair Proposes Major Reforms to Limit Big Money The DNC Chair Proposes Major Reforms to Limit Big Money
Party building vs. candidate addiction has never been more urgent.
Aug 22, 2025 / Larry Cohen
Working-Class Voters Are Not Centrists Working-Class Voters Are Not Centrists
A new report shows there is absolutely a winning constituency for economic and social progress. But Democrats aren’t pursuing it.
Jul 22, 2025 / Isaac Rabbani
The Democratic Party Establishment Should Follow Zohran Mamdani’s Example The Democratic Party Establishment Should Follow Zohran Mamdani’s Example
Once they get over the shock, the idea-starved Democrats at the national level should learn from Zohran Mamdani: Actually give citizens something to vote for.
Jun 26, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
Why the “Abundance Agenda” Could Sink the Democratic Party Why the “Abundance Agenda” Could Sink the Democratic Party
Big-money donors are using the “abundance agenda” to create a permission structure for Democratic elites to dismiss the populist revival the party so desperately needs.
May 9, 2025 / Aaron Regunberg
States Won’t Tell Us How to Win the Next Election. We Need to Look to the Counties. States Won’t Tell Us How to Win the Next Election. We Need to Look to the Counties.
An accurate understanding of the geography of our nation shows that our reach and power is more promising than we may feel at the moment.
Feb 27, 2025 / Steve Phillips
Why Democrats Won’t Throw a Real Punch Why Democrats Won’t Throw a Real Punch
Faced with existential threats from the right, the Democratic leadership remains timid; faced with demands for justice from the left, it goes on the attack.
Feb 18, 2025 / Dave Zirin