Democratic Leaders' Cowardice Help Pave Way for Trump. Can the Party Change?
Chuck Schumer's ineffective Senate leadership allowed Democratic congressional failure while grassroots activism became the primary resistance against Trump's authoritarian drift.
Ezra Klein Warns Democrats Not to Fold: They're Winning This Shutdown'
Democrats squandered rare leverage by narrowing a morally framed shutdown fight to technical ACA concessions, creating a mismatch between stakes and bargaining position.
Democrats Must Address the Real Reason They Want a Shutdown
Democrats are divided about whether to emphasize Trump's authoritarianism or focus on economic concerns while they seek unity to oppose a looming federal government shutdown.
Rambling, confused claims overlook Trump's seizure of congressional funding power and amount to an inadequate, mafia-state characterization of his rule.
