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The Democrats’ Lack of Populist Instincts

Latest in Tag: Democratic party

The Democrats’ Lack of Populist Instincts

by Chris Mason | December 9, 2020

Despite what Republicans or Trump say, the 2020 presidential election is over. Biden leads Trump in votes with nearly 80 million going to Biden and Trump trailing by about 7 million with…

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The Biggest Barrier to Progressive Change in Illinois is the Democratic Party

The Biggest Barrier to Progressive Change in Illinois is the Democratic Party

by Sean Duffy | November 10, 2020
The failure of a constitutional amendment to allow a Graduated Income Tax in…
In the Time of Monsters

In the Time of Monsters

by Marco Rosaire Rossi | November 7, 2020October 6, 2021
There are times when a victory is a failure. For Democrats, this is…
Can the Left Work with the Democrats? Three Questions to Ask

Can the Left Work with the Democrats? Three Questions to Ask

by Ken Barrios | November 4, 2019November 4, 2019
Ever since Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign, the US Left has taken up…
DNC Unity Reform Commission: Are the Democrats Serious About Democracy?

DNC Unity Reform Commission: Are the Democrats Serious About Democracy?

by Charles Austin | September 7, 2017May 5, 2019
How much democracy is enough democracy? The question may sound glib (of course…

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