Will the Democrats Blow This Election?

No, it’s not possible, or is it?

Oct 13 • Les Leopold

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Will Progressive Populists Bloom in the Red Political Desert?

In much of the country, there is an enormous vacuum for working people seeking political representation.

Oct 6 • Les Leopold

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September 2026

Why Defying AI Corruption Requires a New Political Movement

A provocative piece by Jamelle Bouie in The New York Times recently compared the rise of AI to the technological explosion caused by the railroads in…

Sep 28 • Les Leopold

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Want to Regulate AI? Jail the Real Hackers

We don’t need another round of vague promises about AI self-regulation to deal with rogue AI hacking.

Sep 22 • Les Leopold

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Why the Corporate AI Machine is Out of Control

I’ve always been skeptical about technology doomsday job scenarios.

Sep 17 • Les Leopold

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An Act of Defiance: Why DSA Has More Juice Than Bernie’s Our Revolution

After his run against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president came up short in 2016, Bernie Sanders created Our Revolution as a…

Sep 8 • Les Leopold

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August 2026

Is Socialism the New Identity Politics?

Members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are proud to wear their socialism on their sleeves (and on their hats.) It lets everyone know they…

Aug 31 • Les Leopold

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Break on Through to the Other Side: How to Reach the Working Class—and How Not To

The Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America share a problem.

Aug 27 • Les Leopold

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Will Independents Ruin the Democratic Party?

Independent candidates are popping up all over.

Aug 18 • Les Leopold

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Can AOC Win the Working Class?

Before running for president, she needs to prove she can build a national workng-class coalition.

Aug 12 • Les Leopold

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What Can Progressives Win Without the Working Class? Not Much!

Yes, it should be possible this November to elect enough Democrats to stop MAGA and undo some of the damage Trump et al have done.

Aug 7 • Les Leopold

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July 2026