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Why the Democrats Fear Populism

Thomas Frank reviews the history of how the Democratic Party became the party of liberal elites, why right-wing populism is fake populism, and more insights from his decades-long writing career.


Why Did We Stop Talking About Medicare For All?

Medicare for All has seemingly dropped out of the political conversation. Dr. Adam Gaffney, a physician and Medicare for All expert, explains why we still need a single-payer healthcare system and addresses misleading talking points that are often made against it.