A Journal of Ideas

Features

The AI-Jobs Paradox

Yes, AI will kill some jobs. But it will also create new ones. We need policies that will help workers adjust.

By Harry J. Holzer

Book Reviews

Labor Gains

A look inside the resurgent labor movement, from the inspiring moments to the mundane work that must be done every day.

By Liza Featherstone

Arguments

An Economic Dignity Compact for the AI Age

Technology does not shape our destiny. We still have the power to do that—if we keep human well-being, happiness, and dignity top of mind.

By Gene Sperling

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The Next Progressive State

By K. Sabeel Rahman

Features

A Path Forward on Long-Term Care

Congress can’t get it done. But in Washington state, they’ve created a model for the other Washington to build on some day.

By Robert P. Saldin

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Events

Can't We All Just Get Along?

Take a look at videos from Democracy's 2026 conference.

By The Editors

Book Reviews

Labor Gains

A look inside the resurgent labor movement, from the inspiring moments to the mundane work that must be done every day.

By Liza Featherstone

Features

Rethinking State Capacity

Yes, we should demand that government move faster. But the impediments aren’t limited to bureaucrats and NIMBYists.

By Brian Callaci Sandeep Vaheesan

Features

Should Billionaires Exist?

The ultra-wealthy’s dominant power in our political system forces the question: Should America limit billionaire fortunes? A debate.

By Amy Hanauer Igor Volsky Ben Ritz

Arguments

A More Progressive Abundance

There’s a deal abundists and community leaders can strike that could let the two sides work together.

By Raj Nayak

Arguments

An Economic Dignity Compact for the AI Age

Technology does not shape our destiny. We still have the power to do that—if we keep human well-being, happiness, and dignity top of mind.

By Gene Sperling

Arguments

The Democracy-Prosperity Link

How Donald Trump’s anti-democratic actions threaten America’s long-term prosperity.

By David Madland

Features

What My Party Needs to Do

To win again, we need to speak to voters about the ideas that drew me to the party in the first place: opportunity, security, and justice.

By Chris Coons

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