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How Can Government Serve the People When So Few Trust It?

Both parties have driven the federal government into the ground.

8 hrs ago • John Halpin

Democrats’ Return to Walz-ism

When Kamala Harris announced that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz would be her running mate in 2024, my first reaction was curious optimism for the…

Mar 17 • Michael Baharaeen

Is Economic Nationalism Fading Among Voters?

Until the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran took center stage, Trump’s unyielding faith in tariffs had become his party’s chief liability heading into the…

Mar 16 • Justin Vassallo

TLP Weekend Edition (March 14-15, 2026)

What we're reading and checking out.

Mar 14 • John Halpin, Ruy Teixeira, and Michael Baharaeen

56:39

Democrats Have a Billion-Dollar Idea Problem—And It's Self-Inflicted

TLP Podcast with guest Adam Jentleson.

Mar 13 • Ruy Teixeira

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