‘There Was No Imminent Threat,’ Says Sen. Chris Murphy After Iran Intelligence Briefing

The Connecticut Democrat blasted Donald Trump as a "week and dangerously reckless president."

The Civic Bond: Friendship as Democracy’s Essential Thread

Explore how personal bonds—our friendships—are the unsung foundation of democracy, sustaining civic life by bridging…

The Democrats’ ‘Great Un-Awokening’ Is a Diversion

Democrats should pound away with their own form of economic populism and avoid playing on…

Don’t Lose Sight of the Oligarchy

The “No Kings” protests last weekend were a landmark in the burgeoning movement against the…

Majority of Voters Oppose “Big, Beautiful Bill,” With Just 27 Percent Backing It

The bill would gut billions of dollars in health care spending, and redistribute wealth from…

Is This the Moment We Become a Fascist Country? Not If We Say No!

Every decent American looking at the images of Sen. Padilla pinned to the ground should…

A Bill for Trump’s Madness Will Come Due

Donald Trump once said that under him, we would “get tired of winning.” As the…

Do You Even Vote, Bro? Democrats Should Look For New Voters at the Gym

After losing big with men under 30 in the 2024 election, Democrats have spent $20…

‘No Kings Day’ Protests Planned In CT For President Trump’s Birthday

On Trump’s birthday, June 14, protests dubbed “No Kings Day” are planned across Connecticut and…

The Reemergence of Social Darwinism

Robert Reich warns that old ideas justifying inequality—like “survival of the fittest”—are reappearing to excuse…

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