The Return of Bill Clinton
Leftists would be wise to remember the example of Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and the New Democrats of the 1990s as they criticize Joe Biden.
Author: Eric Medlin
History instructor. Writer. Rising star in the world of affordable housing.
Joe Biden Doesn’t Need Wolf Blitzer
Biden’s reticence has allowed all sorts of conspiracy theories to flourish, many arguing that Biden is not really president.
Can RFK Jr Actually Help Joe Biden?
Republicans who have boosted the RFK Jr run so far may have gotten more than they bargained for.
How to Make People Care About Democratic Achievements
Every liberal pundit has their own opinion for what Democrats should be doing differently.
Bring Back Playing Cards
Playing cards are simple enough to facilitate extended conversation during play, and are not siloed into exclusionary subcultures.
Hopeless Presidential Candidates Are Good for Democracy
No presidential candidate should run unopposed in their party’s primaries. Competition is healthy and helps keep candidates prepared for the myriad of issues they may face in the general election.
The Potential Return of Abortion Rights
In their analysis of Republican abortion rights policymaking, Democrats have ignored the primacy of winning to the party’s project
Why People Hate Politicians
Why do people hate politicians? There are a number of negative attributes that people associate with politicians and then use to describe the entire group.
The Dangerous Precedent of Expelling Lawmakers
Tennessee Republicans have unwittingly grabbed a third rail, one that will likely not result in an increase in expelling lawmakers
Why Don’t Americans Trust Republicans with Entitlements?
The problem that the Republican Party faces is the problem faced by any party trying to change their stance on an unpopular issue.
The Unique World of the Tech Recession
The United States is clearly in the midst of a tech recession. All of the signs from classical recessions are now evident.
Maybe Domestic Manufacturing Should Come Back
Domestic manufacturing may be able to start a reversal in the feelings of disappointment and malaise than are so common today.
The Impervious Joe Biden
It sometimes seems as though Joe Biden is one of the most resilient figures in American politics.
The 1930s and the Perils of a Failed Europe
The governments of Europe must fight the crisis with all of the ingenuity they can muster, or risk returning to the failed Europe of the 1930s
Republicans Can’t Win on Spectacle Alone
The idea of vapid Republican behavior in office is tied to the immense power of conservative media in the United States
Ron DeSantis and the Hollow Victory of Outrage
Ron DeSantis is particularly good at stoking liberal outrage. He has shown skill at creating news headlines and taking symbolic acts that rile up the online left.
Don’t Worry About PPP
Democrats should not attack the PPP on principle. It was a response to an emergency that kept millions of people employed despite its obvious flaws.
The Failed Plan of Andrew Yang’s New Party
Simply being famous will get Andrew Yang on CNN, but it will not sustain a new political party in the 21st century
The Inherent Weakness of the Joe Biden Presidency
Democrats have to be aware that a president without a large base of support at the edge of their party will always have a weakness.
The Trump Raid and the Case for Cautious Optimism
Democrats need to avoid the perennial trap of thinking this news story or that new hero will save them from the Trump menace
