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The Democratic Insurgency Is Winning the War of Ideas The Democratic Insurgency Is Winning the War of Ideas

Some of its candidates have won, others have lost. But the movement is succeeding where it counts.

Aug 16, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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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‘We’ve Got to Stop Apologizing for What We Believe In’: A Q&A With Abdul El-Sayed ‘We’ve Got to Stop Apologizing for What We Believe In’: A Q&A With Abdul El-Sayed

The Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan discusses the viability of progressive politics in the Midwest.

Aug 3, 2018 / Q&A / Joseph Hogan

Democracy Spring 2016

Don’t Let Corporate Money Dominate the Midterms Don’t Let Corporate Money Dominate the Midterms

You can also organize in your community to demand that all separated immigrant families are reunited and freed from detention.

Jul 31, 2018 / NationAction

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New York City Has a Rare Chance to Kick Big Money Out of Politics New York City Has a Rare Chance to Kick Big Money Out of Politics

Here’s how the city can limit the power of big donors—and bring real influence back to regular voters.

Jul 27, 2018 / Heather McGhee and Daniel Cantor

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Trump’s Racist Rhetoric Is Embraced in a Midterm Contest Trump’s Racist Rhetoric Is Embraced in a Midterm Contest

One of the most vulnerable Republicans in Congress is running a red-meat campaign in a razor-close purple district. Can this strategy return him to Capitol Hill?

Jul 12, 2018 / Joshua Holland

Saira Rao

Swearing Off Corporate Cash: A Q&A With Saira Rao Swearing Off Corporate Cash: A Q&A With Saira Rao

The former Wall Street lawyer wants Democrats to commit to economic reform and racial justice.

Jun 25, 2018 / Raina Lipsitz

Why We Need a Wider Foreign-Policy Debate

Why We Need a Wider Foreign-Policy Debate Why We Need a Wider Foreign-Policy Debate

The establishment consensus has failed. Citizen intervention can change that.

Jun 20, 2018 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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‘If You Want to Win, Get a Black Woman Candidate’: A Q&A With Melanie L. Campbell ‘If You Want to Win, Get a Black Woman Candidate’: A Q&A With Melanie L. Campbell

The Democrats need to get serious about supporting black women.

Jun 14, 2018 / Q&A / Safiya Charles

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Letters From the July 2-9, 2018, Issue Letters From the July 2-9, 2018, Issue

Mangled meaning… Border cruelty…

Jun 7, 2018 / Our Readers

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