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The Time Is Now
Democratic primary battle lines in Texas and Illinois sharpen ahead of the midterms.
 • Henry Olsen
How Trump Botched Immigration and Gave Democrats a Win
Which Democrats may immediately fumble away.
 • Ruy Teixeira
Democrats Need A Pro-Worker Platform On Immigration
Immigration policies should benefit workers, not big employers nor the professional class.͏
 • Juan David Rojas
The Electoral College Is Poised to Get Tougher for Democrats
Census projections add new urgency to the party’s quest to build a competitive coalition.
 • Michael Baharaeen
How to Build Political Optimism in Dark Times
ICE’s terrifying actions in Minneapolis have brought the country to an inflection point like no other since January 6, 2021.
 • Justin Vassallo

January 2026

TLP Weekend Edition (January 31-February 1, 2026)
What we're reading and checking out.
 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen
Trump’s Faux Populism—And Why It Failed Working America
TLP Podcast with U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek of Iowa.
 • Ruy Teixeira
46:36
Seven Principles for a 21st Century Left
Their mission, should they choose to accept it.
 • Ruy Teixeira
Generational Change Among Democrats Should Be Applauded
The new organization, “The Bench,” offers an important step in the right direction.
 • John Halpin
Liberals Should Try Harder to Understand Their Adversaries
Even—or especially—in emotionally fraught times.
 • 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.
 • Justin Vassallo
TLP Weekend Edition (January 24-25, 2026)
What we're reading and checking out.
 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen
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