Archive - The Liberal Patriot

Are Moderate Democrats Becoming Extinct?

No. But their influence on the party is clearly waning.

14 hrs ago • Michael Baharaeen

Talarico’s Challenging Road Ahead

Texas Democrats’ promising Senate candidate must deliver on his theory of change.

Mar 9 • Justin Vassallo

TLP Weekend Edition (March 7-8, 2026)

What we're reading and checking out.

Mar 7 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen

Global Populism Is Rising, Not Waning

Right-populist parties and movements continue to gain strength. How might these trends affect U.S. Democrats in upcoming elections?

Mar 6 • Henry Olsen

Whither the Democratic Primary Electorate?

Can they resist the siren call of the left?

Mar 5 • Ruy Teixeira

Will There Be a Significant Third-Party Effort in 2028?

The 2028 election may seem light-years away politically, but the contours of the race are already foreseeable.

Mar 4 • John Halpin

John Fetterman and the New Era of Punishing Political Nonconformity

Last week, Quinnipiac University released a poll showing how Pennsylvania voters viewed their state leaders.

Mar 3 • Michael Baharaeen

The Case for a Radically Simple Democratic Agenda

Support for an expansive “Project 2029” rests on a flawed theory of how to win back workers. Democrats instead should try a straightforward, muscular…

Mar 2 • Justin Vassallo

February 2026

TLP Weekend Edition (February 28-March 1, 2026)

What we're reading and checking out.

Feb 28 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen

How Cultural Radicalism Upended the Left

TLP Podcast with guest Pamela Paul.

Feb 27 • Ruy Teixeira

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No Populism without Cultural Populism

If you want your “populism” to be effective.

Feb 26 • Ruy Teixeira

Why People Don’t Like Talking About Politics

Political discussions are tense and rarely informative.

Feb 25 • John Halpin

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