David Faris Offers Democrats a Plan for Fighting Back
The author and political scientist offers a traditionally timid party some bold ideas.
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Is the Future of the Democratic Party Bleak? It Depends Who You Ask.
We'll know in a few months whether Democratic leaders have lost control of their party.
The Roots of Trump’s Deportation Policy
The bureaucratic machinery pulling families apart was built long before the sitting president assumed office.
When Henry Clay Led the #Resistance
To get a sense of the quandary facing the Democratic Party, look back two centuries, to the plight of the short-lived National Republican Party.
Why Are Democratic Leaders So Afraid to Speak Out Against the NFL?
When it comes to standing up against the NFL's new protest policy, many Democratic leaders have opted for passivity. But what if the importance of the middle ground has been substantially overstated?
Democrats Target Teacher Pay as Part of Their ‘Better Deal’ Platform
The Democratic Party may have finally identified a message with staying power.
How Functional Is the Democratic Party?
Some believe Democrats are now hampered by the same lack of coordination that gave Republicans a Trump nomination in 2016. But it's simply too soon to make that claim.
In Colorado, Labor Reform Has Created a Huge Rift on the Left
Sharp divisions between labor unions and reformers threaten to tear apart the Democratic Party in the Centennial State.
A Case for Keeping Primary Voting Confined to Party Members
Political parties at every level of government choose their nominees through primaries. That's the most important decision a party can make—and an organization's most important decisions should be made by members of that organization.
The Senate Just Passed a Big Rollback of Dodd-Frank
The legislation prompted a fierce debate between the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party.