Evening Roundup, March 17
The root of "affordability" campaigning, an Irish "green wave," the most restrictive voting bill ever, what you don't know about long Covid, Dem Movement, The Pod, & more
Spotlight
The “Affordability” Trap: Why Progressives Need to Talk About Design, Not Just Prices
As progressives look for ways to counter the appeal of nativist populism, a single word has emerged as a touchstone in political and policy pitches: “affordability.” From policy white papers to grassroots organizing slogans, the left is betting that this six-syllable word will be the bridge to a broader, winning coalition.
Hot Topics
Why the Irish are Taking Over Pop Culture
Her victory was hardly an upset. The thirty-six-year-old was viewed as the frontrunner in the race since Hamnet, a fictionalized look at William Shakespeare’s family…
The Anti-Voter SAVE Act Must Be Stopped
By Michael Waldman and Emily Whitehead
If passed, it would be the most restrictive voting bill ever approved.
Socio-political Sphere
What They Don’t Want You to Know About Long COVID
With another Long COVID Awareness Day in the rearview, the U.S. drives on in blissful — but dangerous — ignorance.
By Megan Armstrong
Media Center
Trump’s Middle East Disaster, AIPAC's Dark Money Meddling Continues and more
Jen caught up with one of our favorite guests on The Contrarian pod, Jeremy Ben-Ami. He’s the president of J Street, a center-left group that is pro-peace, pro-democracy, pro-Israel.
My Contrarian shirt came today!!! YaaRoo!