GIRDING FOR BATTLE
by Al From and Bruce Reed
Democrats can win in 2004, but only with the right battle plan. They must offer voters a 21st-century program for prosperity and strength to beat the 19th-century policies of the Bush administration.

AGENDA

THE NEW DEMOCRATS' DECLARATION Two hundred twenty-seven years ago, democratic insurgents and reformers came to Philadelphia to forge a new country that would forever change the course of human events. Now, at the dawn of what ought to be America's greatest century, too many of our country's leaders are trying to leave behind the values and aspirations that have made America great. If we continue on the course set by the Bush administration, the promise of America will never be the same.

NOTHING BUT 'NET
by Randolph Court
Howard Dean's protest campaign has found a niche online. Could it be the next dot-com bust?

BUSH'S DOUBLE WHAMMY ON JOBS
by Robert D. Atkinson
First Bush killed jobs with bad economic management. Now he's making matters worse by slashing assistance for unemployed and dislocated workers.

CAMPAIGN LESSONS

BEATING THE ODDS by Ed Kilgore Gov. Ed Rendell's New Democrat message made history in Pennslyvania, and offers lessons for Democrats everywhere.

GETTING IT RIGHT IN THE STATES
by Jose Cerda III
Last May, New Democrats from around the country gathered in Washington to share some of the reasons for their success. Here's a partial transcript of their comments.

Essays & Comment

RADICAL REINVENTION
by Robert D. Atkinson
Democrats can seize the initiative on streamlining and modernizing government.

GUNS AND VALUES
by Jim Kessler, Matt Bennett, and Jonathon Cowan
Democrats can grab the center on the gun debate. But it's framing the message that matters.

CHARTER SCHOOL LESSONS
by Nelson Smith
California's successes -- and remaining hurdles -- point the way forward for policymakers.

Culture & Politics

DEMOCRACY VERSUS CAPITALISM?
by Fred Siegel