2016 And Beyond
The State of Our Union Is Bleak

While all eyes are (understandably) focused on the GOP’s spectacular presidential meltdown, the Democratic Party’s problems are quietly mounting.

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2016 And Beyond
The Age of Trump

At stake is something far more precious than the future of the Republican Party.

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2016 And Beyond
Trump’s America

What’s most significant about Trump isn’t his success, but our collective failure.

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2016 And Beyond
There Is No Trumpism. There Is Only Donald Trump.

At the end of the day, Trump’s appeal may be more visceral than substantive.

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2016 And Beyond
Africa’s Pivotal Year

Will the continent see advancements in democracy commensurate with its economic rise?

2016 And Beyond
The DNC Doubles Down

The Democratic Party may be overconfident in the popularity of its current policy agenda and the durability of the coalition it has constructed.

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2016 And Beyond
Signs of Wear and Tear in the Clinton Machine

Celebrities, corporations, and world leaders passed on this year’s Clinton Global Initiative in unusually large numbers. Is the Clinton political machine showing signs of wear and tear?

2016 And Beyond
The Democrats Might Have a Tea Party on Their Hands

The Democrats’ thin presidential bench obscures the fact that Democratic Congressional races are thickening. As these races start to get more coverage, the divisions within the Party will become more and more apparent.

2016 And Beyond
America Needs Better, Classier Immigration Reformers

The Donald’s popularity is the result of thirty years of immigration policy failure. If that’s not fixed soon, history suggests the public may demand drastic action.

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