Time for journalists and corporate Democrats to stop distorting the real policy choices
Robert Kuttner
Posted inEconomic Policy
Warren’s Stunning Plan for Trade
Finally, a comprehensive strategy for a progressive approach that is creative policy and winning politics.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Mueller, Impeachment, the Media, and the Democrats
Contrary to the media narrative, Mueller’s testimony may have moved the House closer to impeachment.Â
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Is Trump Really on Track to Win Re-Election?
That defeatism is premature. There are many ways for Democrats to win—if they can avoid defeating each other.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Planned Parenthood Made the Right Decision
Ousting Dr. Leana Wen as president brings the organization’s focus back to where it should be: abortion rights.Â
Posted inEconomic Policy
At Last, Legislation to Stop Private Equity Abuses
The bill to break the back of the worst thieves on Wall Street is sponsored by—no surprise—Elizabeth Warren.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Legal, Safe, Rare—and Bad Advice
Beware of zealots pushing their own views posing as friendly strategic advisers.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Barr Throws Trump Under the Bus
A declaration by the attorney general makes it just a little harder for Trump to pretend that he is above the law.
Posted inCivil Rights in America
Why Immigration is Not a Simple Winner for Democrats
Despite Trump’s disgusting policies, the right approach to economic refugees is far from obvious.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
NAFTA 2.0: Can Trump Thread the Needle and Win Democratic Support?
Stranger things have happened, but Trump needs something close to a miracle as well as restraint and compromise that would be highly out of character.
