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The Democratic Center Holds—For Now

Democratic elites breathed another sigh of relief after Tuesday’s Illinois primaries as the most radical progressive candidates for Congress all lost.

20 hrs ago • Henry Olsen

Democrats Don’t Have a Growth Program

They’re not even interested.

Mar 19 • Ruy Teixeira

How Can Government Serve the People When So Few Trust It?

Both parties have driven the federal government into the ground.

Mar 18 • John Halpin

Democrats’ Return to Walz-ism

When Kamala Harris announced that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz would be her running mate in 2024, my first reaction was curious optimism for the…

Mar 17 • Michael Baharaeen

Is Economic Nationalism Fading Among Voters?

Until the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran took center stage, Trump’s unyielding faith in tariffs had become his party’s chief liability heading into the…

Mar 16 • Justin Vassallo

TLP Weekend Edition (March 14-15, 2026)

What we're reading and checking out.

Mar 14 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen

Democrats Have a Billion-Dollar Idea Problem—And It's Self-Inflicted

TLP Podcast with guest Adam Jentleson.

Mar 13 • Ruy Teixeira

56:39

The Democrats’ White Liberal Problem

It’s their party now.

Mar 12 • Ruy Teixeira

Neither Party Is Interested in “Heterodoxy”

They talk a big game about big tents and pluralism, but partisan fealty and ideological conformity always win out.

Mar 11 • John Halpin

Are Moderate Democrats Becoming Extinct?

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

Mar 10 • 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

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