VOLUME 2006, No. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS

EDITOR'S NOTE
by Peter Ross Range

Cover Story

BREAKING OUT OF THE FRAME GAME
by Rahm Emanuel and Bruce Reed
The secret to a Democratic victory isn't reframing issues, it's offering new ideas that work. Here's the plan. Plus:

• THE PLAN: BIG IDEAS FOR AMERICA

Politics 2006

FULFILLING THE AMERICAN DREAM
by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton
In 2005, Sen. Clinton took charge of the American Dream Initiative, a collaboration to strengthen the middle class. A year later, she unveiled the product of that effort at the DLC's National Conversation. Plus:

• HOW TO GROW THE MIDDLE CLASS

A WINNING STRATEGY
by Will Marshall
This time, Democrats can win the national security debate with positive ideas for protecting America.

Book Excerpt

CHANGE, OR BE HISTORY
by Andy Stern
In a new book, Andy Stern argues that the U.S. labor movement, business leaders, and policymakers in Washington must all adapt to the profound changes occurring in the global economy. Plus:

• FREEDOM TO ORGANIZE by Ed Kilgore

Columns

Political Memo by Al From Blair's vision

The Vital Center by Bruce Reed Conservatives, rejoice!

The Politics of Ideas by Will Marshall Here come the realists

Cultural Politics by Peter Ross Range Getting it

Economy

CLOSE THE TAX GAP
by Paul Weinstein Jr.
The convoluted U.S. tax system loses track of what taxpayers owe. Here's how to solve some of its biggest problems.

Essays and Comment

LONG LIVE NEW LABOR
by Robert Philpot
After nearly a decade as Britain's prime minister, Tony Blair is ready to pass the baton. Contrary to the beliefs of some, likely successor Gordon Brown is no lefty. He will continue modernizing and reforming the party.

DIVEST FROM SUDAN TO HELP DARFUR
by Daniel Millenson
How institutional investors can make the cruel Sudanese regime reconsider its genocide in Darfur.

Blog Talk

Bull Moose by Marshall Wittmann