Two Parties May Be Better Than Three
The only thing worse than two-party polarization is permanent rule by the center.
Polarization
The Three Political Traditions That Explain the French Election
Charles de Gaulle’s two-party system has broken down.
America Needs a de Gaulle
Joe Biden must restore the left’s faith in America and the right’s trust in democracy.
Don’t Count on Republicans to Suddenly See the Light
Why should they be more compromising under Joe Biden than they were under Barack Obama?
How to Restore American Democracy After Trump
Abolish the Electoral College. Abolish the two parties. Add states. Put Congress first.
Media Bubbles Have Replaced the Blogosphere
Bloggers from across the political spectrum used to debate each other.
To Trump, Blue America Is Expandable
Riots and COVID deaths in Democratic cities aren’t the president’s problem.
Don’t Call Your Opponents Traitors
It’s wrong, and it’s sure to backfire.
Spain’s Response to Catalan Separatism Has Failed
Far from reining in the independence movement, Spain has radicalized it.
Moderates in America Should Not Give Up on Political Reform
Tearing down the two-party system is still the best way to defeat polarization.
What Catalonia Has in Common with the United States
In neither case can partisans agree on the facts.
How We Talk About Our Opponents Matters
Both parties in the United States talk about the other as the enemy.
Republicans Now Have More in Common with the European Far Right
The party has become radicalized under Donald Trump.
Spanish Parties Rule Out Centrist Coalition After Election
The Citizens rule out a pact with the Socialists, who rule out a pact with the right.
New Figures Argue Democrats Should Target College Graduates in Suburbs
Hillary Clinton got more support from white college graduates than we knew.