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Liberals Should Try Harder to Understand Their Adversaries
Even—or especially—in emotionally fraught times.
3 hrs ago • Michael Baharaeen
The Limits of Resistance Liberalism
Saying "this isn't normal" is not enough. The center-left needs a viable alternative to right-wing populism.
Jan 26 • Justin Vassallo
TLP Weekend Edition (January 24-25, 2026)
What we're reading and checking out.
Jan 24 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen
Warning Lights for Team Blue
Democrats have good reason to look forward to this year’s midterms.
Jan 23 • Henry Olsen
Democrats and the Siren Call of Culture Denialism
They just can’t resist!
Jan 22 • Ruy Teixeira
No One Wants a War with China over Taiwan
But the U.S. still needs to prepare for one.
Jan 21 • Michael D. Purzycki
One Year In, Voters Are Souring on Trump. Are Democrats Capitalizing?
Today marks one year since Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as president.
Jan 20 • Michael Baharaeen
The NY Odd Couple Striving to Make Blue States Work
Is the Hochul-Mamdani partnership built to last?
Jan 19 • Justin Vassallo
TLP Weekend Edition (January 17-18, 2026)
What we're reading and checking out.
Jan 17 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen
Why Rich Societies Are Breaking Down
TLP Podcast with guest Brink Lindsey.
Jan 16 • Ruy Teixeira
59:21
The Bankruptcy of the Democrats’ Elvis Presley Approach to Immigration
“Don’t Be Cruel” makes for a great song but terrible policy.
Jan 15 • Ruy Teixeira
National Politics Is a Graveyard
An independent movement dedicated to shifting from winner-take-all to proportional representation in legislative elections might be able to resurrect…
Jan 14 • John Halpin
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