New organizing groups agitate for a healthy share of resources to rebuild the Democratic image in left-behind communities.
Justin H. Vassallo
Justin H. Vassallo is a writer and researcher specializing in American political development, political economy, and party systems and ideology. He is also a columnist at Compact magazine.
The Limits of Pro-Worker Conservatism
Today’s reformers of the right have no connection to the Republican Party’s past accomplishments in strengthening the social contract.
The Danger of Discussing ‘Maker and Taker’ States
When Democrats talk about ‘moocher’ red states receiving more federal benefits than they give in federal taxes, they reveal their elitism and reinforce ‘welfare queen’ rhetoric.
Populism After Trump
Josh Hawley’s communitarian nationalism echoes the ‘social’ nationalists of Europe.

