21st Century Democrats Working For You
We support progressive populist Democrats from their first election through their latest fights for working families. Here’s what 21st Century Democrats are doing right now for you and your neighbors.
New Study on Democratic Votes in New States
21st Century Democrats has released the “Factory Towns” study
in conjunction with American Family Voices.
How 21st Century Democrats is going to win in 2022
Advisory Board Member John Pouland, 21st Century Democrats Advisory Board member.
“This report shines a light on a huge political problem for Democrats, it is critical that we reach these working-class towns and manufacturing-heavy regions.”
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Republicans have been so effective at smearing so-called “government-run” healthcare as expensive and wasteful that they have obscured just how much the current, private healthcare industry gouges Americans on everything from pharmaceutical drugs to routine care. addo.libsyn.com/fighting-right-wing-smears-of-progressive-healthcare-proposals?tdest_id=414237
Many of the policy decisions that affect workers’ lives seem arcane and abstract, and are not the hot-button news items that other issues inevitably become. Today we look at two different spheres of policy that have serious, immediate effects on the lives of American workers. addo.libsyn.com/cultivating-the-next-labor-movement?tdest_id=414237
The wealthiest Americans like to imagine the current economic system as a meritocracy, where their status is the inevitable result of hard work and virtue. This week, we talk to two experts about how, in fact, the rich have rigged the tax code and economic policy to secure the economic order and prevent it from ever changing. addo.libsyn.com/the-rich-have-organized-themselves-into-a-powerful-lobby?tdest_id=414237
Republicans often tout simple spending cuts as markers of economic responsibility. But that sort of superficial belt-tightening often proves to be far more reckless in the long run. This week, we revisit interviews with two economists about the myths—and dangers—of austerity politics. addo.libsyn.com/the-mythsand-dangersof-austerity-politics?tdest_id=414237
In continuing our effort to examine power at the state and local level, we look at two case studies: The state senates in Colorado and Kansas, and how progressive agendas were devised and executed in each. addo.libsyn.com/building-state-level-progressivism?tdest_id=414237
With Russia in the news lately, a lot has been said about the power wielded by that country’s plutocrats. This week, we look back at the overwhelming influence a few wealthy billionaires have over the American government addo.libsyn.com/fighting-back-against-the-plutocrats?tdest_id=414237
David Daley is one of the nation's leading authorities on partisan gerrymandering. And he says if Democrats don’t do more to stop it, Republicans will have the power to shape elections for years to come.
Jimmy Carter was an “outsider” who won the Democratic presidential nomination 40 years ago. His former speechwriter, James Fallows, says that an outsider can win the White House if the public feels there is a crisis – but then it becomes very hard to actually govern. He also says that he should be remembered for many things, not the least of which is deregulation, which paved the way for, among other things, microbreweries! addo.libsyn.com/the-legacy-of-jimmy-carter?tdest_id=414237
How labor and climate activism must work together.
Joe Uehlein is the Founding President of the Labor Network for Sustainability. He tells us about why we need a “Just Transition” for labor and the climate crisis. addo.libsyn.com/how-labor-and-climate-activism-must-work-together?tdest_id=414237
How labor and climate activism must work together.
Joe Uehlein is the Founding President of the Labor Network for Sustainability. He tells us about why we need a “Just Transition” for labor and the climate crisis.
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Top 2022 Races
We back Democratic candidates who share our progressive agenda… and we support them throughout their careers. We promote them online, on the ground, on the phone, and on our Americas Democrats Podcast. Here are just a few:
The Stuff You Won’t Hear on Fox News-- or Even on CNN
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Had enough of Fox News, the House Freedom Caucus and Donald Trump? If you want the facts that you need… then tune in. A few of the compelling guests on America’s Democrats podcast:
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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Elijah Cummings
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We showcase books from the best minds in the progressive populist movement.
