Mar 28, 2022

The myths—and dangers—of austerity politics

Republicans often tout simple spending cuts as markers of economic responsibility. But that sort of superficial belt-tightening often proves to be far more reckless in the long run. This week, we revisit interviews with two economists about the myths—and dangers—of...

Mar 21, 2022

Building state-level progressivism.

In continuing our effort to examine power at the state and local level, we look at two case studies: The state senates in Colorado and Kansas, and how progressive agendas were devised and executed in each. 

Jessie Ulibarri 

Former Colorado state senator Jessie Ulibarri talks about...

Mar 14, 2022

Fighting back against the Plutocrats.

With Russia in the news lately, a lot has been said about the power wielded by that country’s plutocrats. This week, we look back at the overwhelming influence a few wealthy billionaires have over the American government—and at the ways Americans are ready to fight back.

Mar 7, 2022

A look back at Republican tactics.

While Donald Trump dominated the news for much of the last half-decade, Republicans have been tinkering with messaging that obscures just how hostile they are to most Americans’ wants and needs. Today we look back at two instances of this: their attempts to cast theirs as the party...