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To take Congress, democratic socialists need to be less progressive and more pragmatic
Whether they’re leftist or moderate, fresh ideas are the way forward.
Democrats risk alienating voters by not giving Donald Trump credit where it’s due
It’s time that Democrats move past their anti-Trump reflex and applaud his successes. Refusal to do so risks alienating voters and could cost them their future in Washington.
Democrats are making a mistake by muscling in on macho Republican tactics
When it comes to what qualities a political leader should possess, a six-pack is probably pretty far down most people’s lists. However, it seems that brawn is increasingly valued over brains in the US,…
Talk show
Pork chops and promises are part of the race for the White House at that livestock-laden oracle, Iowa State Fair.
America’s alt-capital
Despite being blindsided by Donald Trump’s presidency, Democratic California has rallied in defiance. Its next challenge? The business of governing.
He’s hired
It’s not what we hoped for. We’re not happy about it. But rather than rear up against the nightmare, we need to face our fears. Here’s how to handle the Donald Dilemma.
Ready to run: Julián Castro
The Democrats’ poster boy on making a difference and shaking off his Latino label.
Americas
A party in disarray, riven by ideological splits, torn between populist impulses and its donor class’s economic interest, with glaring electoral deficiencies and no leader to unify the bunch: meet the Democrats, circa 2016.
Hope, still
Barack Obama may not have brought about as much change as promised, but he himself has changed. He has learnt he will have to fight dirty to get things done.
