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TLP Weekend Edition (December 13-14, 2025)

What we're reading and checking out.

Dec 13 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen

Can Democrats Escape the Vise Grip of Progressive Primary Voters?

Editor’s note: The Liberal Patriot is pleased to welcome Henry Olsen as a regular contributor to the newsletter, publishing twice a month starting in…

Dec 12 • Henry Olsen

Thinking Differently About Trust in Government

Hardly a week goes by without hearing about Americans’ lack of trust in Washington.

Dec 11 • Karlyn Bowman

Amtrak—National Disgrace and Quiet Success

It was a momentous occasion in the history of passenger rail in the United States.

Dec 10 • Juan David Rojas

Yes, America Is Ready for a Female President

Editor’s note: We covered this topic before the election as it related to Kamala Harris’s campaign for president.

Dec 9 • Michael Baharaeen

Tea Party of the Left?

Democrats must first come to terms with Americans' strong distrust of government.

Dec 8 • Justin Vassallo

TLP Weekend Edition (December 6-7, 2025)

What we're reading and checking out.

Dec 6 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen

How Ideology Captured American Medicine

TLP Podcast with guest Sally Satel.

Dec 5 • Ruy Teixeira

58:53

The Future of the Left in the 21st Century

Part one of three.

Dec 4 • Ruy Teixeira

Should You Trust the News?

This is a surprisingly difficult question to answer objectively.

Dec 3 • John Halpin

Signs Are Pointing to a Strong Midterm Environment for Democrats

Still, some challenges remain if the party hopes to fully capitalize on voters’ discontent with Trump.

Dec 2 • Michael Baharaeen

The Economic Limits of the Trump Coalition

It was only a few months ago that American politics was dominated by incessant chatter about a definitive MAGA realignment.

Dec 1 • Justin Vassallo

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