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Can Democrats Win Back Young and Hispanic Voters?

Democrats have reason to worry about erosion among young and Hispanic voters, but those groups are not permanently lost. Their eventual lo

Iran’s Hormuz Threat Puts Oil Markets and U.S. Policy on Edge

Iran’s repeated threats and harassment in the Strait of Hormuz are more than regional theatrics: they expose a critical weakness in the gl

Disney’s FCC Fight Tests the Limits of Broadcast Oversight

A legal clash between Disney and the FCC raises a broader question about whether broadcast license holders can keep the benefits of public

Can Economic Pressure on Iran Avoid a Wider Conflict?

Economic pressure on Iran can serve legitimate U.S. interests, but only if it is tied to clear goals, credible deterrence, and a real dipl

DNC’s Calendar Dispute Fuels New Hampshire Backlash

The Democratic National Committee’s clash with New Hampshire over the presidential primary calendar has raised broader questions about fai

Black Democratic Support Faces New Tests Before 2026

Black voters remain a core Democratic constituency, but signs of frustration on the economy, public safety, and cultural issues could comp

Urban Progressives Test the Limits of Big-City Governance

Far-left mayoral candidates are gaining traction in major cities by channeling frustration over housing costs, public disorder, and instit

Why Socialist Economics Won’t Lower Americans’ Living Costs

Frustration over housing, groceries, and wages has made socialist rhetoric more attractive to some voters. But many of the forces behind A

Key Senate Battlegrounds Could Shape 2026 Election Rules Debate

Several likely 2026 Senate battlegrounds, including Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin, may shape not only control of the chamber but

Why Inflation Still Bites at the Grocery Store

Americans still feel inflation most clearly in everyday purchases, from restaurant meals to weekly groceries, because the real problem is

California Fundraising Dispute Puts Democratic Credibility Under Strain

A California Democratic fundraising controversy is raising broader questions about donor influence, party credibility, and public trust in

Why Grocery Bills Keep Rising for American Families

Rising grocery costs are not only the product of supply shocks and global markets. Federal spending, inflationary policy, and layers of re

Kentucky’s Child Protection Law Offers a State-Level Model

Kentucky’s child-protection law reflects a broader push by states to set clearer boundaries around age-appropriate material and reaffirm p

Cities Need Clear Privacy Rules for Plate-Reader Surveillance

License plate reader systems can help police solve crimes, but the rapid growth of citywide vehicle tracking has outpaced the legal safegu

Why Cities Need Clear Federal Rules on Surveillance

As American cities deploy more cameras, license plate readers, drones, and data tools, the legal guardrails have failed to keep pace. A li

How Democratic Socialists Are Reshaping the Democrats Ahead of 2026

The Democratic Socialists of America does not control the Democratic Party, but its organizing model and policy pressure are helping move

GOP Eyes 2026 by Linking Democrats to the Left

Republicans are preparing for the 2026 midterms by arguing that even moderate Democrats have been pulled toward the party's progressive wi

AOC’s Policing Rhetoric Meets Political Reality

As progressive rhetoric on policing collides with electoral reality, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s apparent shift raises a broader question a

Congress Should Tighten the Screws on Russia and Iran

Congress has an opportunity to put sanctions on Russia and Iran on firmer legal footing and increase the costs of aggression, proxy warfar

WNBA Controversy Highlights Need for Clear Women’s Sports Rules

As the transgender athlete debate reaches professional women’s basketball, the central question is whether leagues will defend the sex-bas