Progressive Opinion

Why Democrats Lose

Liberals have not invested enough in a media message machine that can counter the conservative spinmeisters. more »

Talking Freedom

Why the progressive message can't just be about the other guy. more »

Rejecting The YOYOs

The nation is hungry for an optimistic agenda to challenge "you're-on-your-own" conservatism. more »

Hawks For Withdrawal

thenation.com — A centrist Dem proposal on Iraq reveals a significant acceptance of the peace movement's message.

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Democrats' Dixie Problem

The Democratic Party should stop pandering to the South's most conservative elements. more »

The Colbert Retort

alternet.org — The fallout over Colbert revealed a split between those basking in power and those fighting for change.

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Why We'll Fight: Your Letters

The progressive message and the next war; readers respond in this week's letters. more »

The Progressive Identity Complex

It isn't enough to put a big idea before the American people—we have to build a political identity. more »

The Left's Big Ideas

washingtonpost.com — The Web is brimming with impatient calls for alternatives to President Bush's philosophy and his policies.

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Needed: Loud, Angry Dems

latimes.com — The only way to end this administration's blunders in Iraq is to go on the offensive.

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