EDITOR'S NOTE
by Peter Ross Range
WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR
by Al From and Bruce Reed
Democrats can energize their base and turn out the faithful, but that alone won't win elections. Reaching out to moderates and independents will.
BUSH'S TAX SHAKEDOWN
by Paul Weinstein Jr.
The president's reckless tax cuts are driving up state and local taxes. Many Americans are paying more than before.
STARVING THE BEAST
by Ed Kilgore
If President Bush keeps listening to Grover Norquist, Republicans won't have a government to kick around anymore.
BUILDING A REAL INVESTOR CLASS
by Gene Sperling
Instead of the class war President Bush is fighting for the wealthy, we should help all Americans save.
SHATTERING LIBERAL MYTHS
by Al From and Bruce Reed
This is the memo that unleashed a firestorm among Democrats last spring. It shows why Democrats must reject five myths -- if they want to win in 2004.
JOHN HICKENLOOPER'S EXCELLENT LESSONS
by Jim Gibson
How mainstream values and responsible solutions worked in Denver.
THE REPUBLICANS' GREAT GERRYMANDER
by Mark Gersh
The GOP's biggest weapon isn't Bush or good candidates. It's redistricting.
IDEAS WE LIKE
John Edwards - Joe Lieberman - Olympia Snowe - John Kerry
A rural economic development fund; an American center for cures; building the right stimulus plan; service for college.
DISMAL TALK, POOR RESULTS
by Jeff Lemieux
Job loss, a manufacturing slump, a busted budget and a falling dollar.
CLINTON'S MILITARY LEGACY
by Steven J. Nider
President Bush owes a major debt of gratitude to his predecessor.
A HEALTH CARE PROMISE WE CAN KEEP
by Bruce Reed and Sarah Bianchi
The nation can afford to strike a new bargain with America's parents to make coverage affordable for kids.
DECLARING WAR ON CHRONIC ILLNESS
by David B. Kendall
Health care providers need tools, technology, and the right incentives to provide patients state-of-the-art care.
POLITICAL SCIENCE, BUSH STYLE
by Brian Newkirk
Scientific advisers must pass ideological litmus tests.
GETTING RADICAL WITH SPAM
by Shane Ham
The spam menace is worse than ever -- and strong steps are needed to end it.
