Jamelle Bouie - Liberal Currents

Socialism and Liberalism: A Path Towards Estrangement’s End

Thinkers in both “camps” have not only challenged the underlying idea of the split but created theory that unified both liberal and socialist principles.

Silvaria Lysandra Zemaitis May 13, 2026

Tradwives, Dependas, and the Politics of Degradation

The tradwife aesthetic valorizes submission and then withholds dignity from those who submit.

Steve Kennedy May 12, 2026

Proportional Representation Would Fix That

We can change the structure of elections in America to make them more free, more democratic, and more fair to every voter. Here's how.

Dennis Lytton May 11, 2026

Jamelle Bouie is a New York Times Opinion columnist. He is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

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neonliberalism

The State of the Union (Neon Liberalism #65, with Jamelle Bouie)

Samantha and returning guest Jamelle Bouie take a step back and assess the overall arc of the Trump administration. Bouie

Samantha Hancox-Li, Jamelle Bouie Mar 1, 2026

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Neon Liberalism #21: A New Reconstruction?

Samantha and guest Jamelle Bouie talk the present crisis, the many ages of the American Constitution, and how we might

Samantha Hancox-Li, Jamelle Bouie Mar 29, 2025