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"Affordability" isn't a magic word!

The Attention Economy -- It's not just a Democratic challenge

Don't Buy Into DECIDING TO WIN's Static, Poll-Driven Strategy

WHAT A WEEK: Takeaways from the Electoral Sweep and the Shutdown Collapse

Elections (and months of hard campaigning) Have Consequences

Finally, A Dem Strategy Project That Makes Sense

SHUTDOWN: The shifting landscape and both parties' strategic options

One Image Represents a Thousand Outrages

What's the No Kings strategy now?

The Shutdown End Game

2025 Stories, 2026 Impact

When your party's brand is in disrepair. . .

The Shutdown Showdown and the Democratic Brand

Oh Oh! Is Schumer Mumbling His Way Into Another Shutdown Disaster?

Shutdown Showdown: 10 DOs and DON'Ts

DEMS: A single-minded focus on Trump in the 2026 midterms isn't the answer

MORE OF THIS PLEASE: State and Local Dems Are Finding Their Voice!

The Essential (But Challenging) Calculus of Gerrymandering to Save Democracy

DEMS, Want a Stronger Brand? STOP MUMBLING

Sometimes Artists Can Say It With The Most Force and Impact

If we want to win, 2026 can't be all about Trump all the time.

Ten Ways to Make It Not All About Trump: Part One

2026: Time to Focus on Globalization Haves and Have-Nots.

Our Storytelling Isn't Powerful or Persuasive Enough!

The Big Thing Dems Can't Forget About AOC and Mamdani's Digital Success

The Mamdani Takeaways Other Dems Ignore At Their Peril

Democrats: Action or Anthropology?

No Kings Overwhelmed Trump's Parade: NOW WHAT?

We will get more authentic digital fundraising -- when candidates demand it

A Fledgling Iowa Campaign That Could Be A Model for Working Class Candidates

Bruce figured it out eight years ago

Call for More Authentic Digital Fundraising In Democratic Campaigns

Medicaid: Don't make it "they voted with Trump." Make it "they don't give a damn about you."

"I don't believe that politicians know what it's like to be in the shape of the average American family."

What do we need more -- better messaging or a new, more robust media infrastructure?

A great new source of research to guide Democratic messaging

MEDICAID: Winning The Messaging Battle

"Don't Take The Bait" (what does it really mean and how do we do it)

2026: Going Forward, Not Getting “Back to Normal”

Taking on Trump: What Works, What Doesn't

No Time to Stay Calm! (No Time to Waste)

Something Personal -- and Timely

Don't Fall For The Third Way's "Blame It On Progressives" Comeback Strategy

Who Gives A Damn -- Trump or Dems?

Clapping Out USAID Workers

How We Can Win the 2026 Elections (and how we could lose them)

Progressives: We Have to Drive Efforts to Confront the Working Class Disconnect