The Limits of Descriptive Representation
After the disappointment of the Obama years, we need a new way to think about diversity in politics.
Articles in Politics (26)
The Horrible Politics of $1,400 Checks
Why on earth would Democrats not pass $2,000 checks as promised?
Build Back Better for Whom? How Neoliberalism (Re)creates Disaster Risks
There’s a lot more to Biden’s campaign slogan than meets the eye.
Why We Don’t Need a New Domestic Terror Law
The government already has all the power it needs…
What a Better Biden Would Say About Student Loan Debt
A hypothetical speech from the president-elect on the state of higher education in the United States.
The Fraudulent Universalism of Barack Obama
The 44th president’s new memoir showcases his impressive storytelling skills—and the dishonesty and shallowness of the stories he tells.
How Bad Bureaucracy Sabotages Democracy
It’s not an accident that applying for subsidized housing or disability insurance is such a nightmare.
The Case for Forcing a Floor Vote on Medicare for All
Briahna Joy Gray on why forcing Pelosi into a floor vote is one important part of a broader strategy for building progressive power.