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Democrats
Beyond the Election
Fewer voters historically turn out for midterms, but this year that total was the lowest in 72 years.
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How We “Blew It” on Obamacare
No one would have to worry about dealing with a greedy for-profit health insurance company ever again if Democrats had pushed for single payer.
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Is the Democratic Party Relevant Anymore?
Many Democrats examining what happened in the 2014 midterms are asking “what did the voters want?”
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Thanksgiving and the Socialist Imaginary
Mainstream progressive politicians lack utopia, a vision of a fundamentally different society.
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Obama’s Feet to the Fire? Not Likely. Not Ever
The Democrats never really want to activate their base. They thrive best on Republican unpopularity and not ownership of their policies.
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Can Democrats Set Out a New Path?
Democrats must embrace a pro-government platform, not run away from it.
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How Did We Get Here? Reflections on the 2014 Midterms
Democrats are paying heavily for their political failures - and for ditching the working stiff.
George Lakoff: In Politics, Progressives Need to Frame Their Values
Progressives must express respect and true values to appeal to voters, says author George Lakoff.
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Senate Narrowly Rejects Keystone XL Amidst Protests by Climate Activists
The Keystone XL pipeline is a political football in Washington, but activists say it would make a devastating contribution to climate change.
Democrats’ “National” Silence Was Deafening
We have never seen an election where there were no 1, 2, or 3-minute national network ads blanketing the country the night before the election or in the weeks …