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.
A Renewal of the Liberal Spirit of America
The big question for liberalism today is not what policies we need, but how to get them to stick in the places they’re needed most.
A Proposed 5-Step YIMBY Playbook to Fix New York's Housing Crisis
Mamdani made housing affordability and transit the centerpiece of his campaign. Here's everything he could do as mayor to move the needle.
Half the Answer #29: The American Anti-Vaxx Movement: Past, Present, and Future
Trent and Caitlin ask Steven Monacelli about his recent work documenting the history and present of the American anti-vaccination movement.
Neon Liberalism #40: The Ongoing Immigration Crisis
Join Samantha and guest Dara Lind, Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council and former immigration reporter for Vox and
Age Limits for Politicians
It is no longer tenable to pretend that gerontocracy isn’t a real problem. The American people overwhelmingly agree.
Half the Answer #28: Are We Liberated Yet?
Trent and Caitlin chat with James Palmer about China, the current state of America's relationship with China, and
Neon Liberalism #39: An Unsettled Age
The future of the world order is more uncertain than it has been since the fall of the Soviet Union—
Priority One for the Next Democratic President Must Be Restoring Democracy
The Biden years were a missed opportunity, but, as Trump’s authoritarian spree shows, Democrats (and democracy) cannot afford another one.
Pluralism, Partisanship, and Patriotism
There is no conflict between liberal institutions and liberal partisan politics.
Half the Answer #27: AI as a Political Project
Caitlin and Trent check in with Hagen Blix about the ways we talk about AI, the most prominent angle its
Civic Campaigning Politics: A Muscular Mass Politics for Our Time
An approach for fighting Magafascism.