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Block after block of homes lie in ashes from the Palisades fire.

Heather Souvaine Horn

What If the Los Angeles Fires Were a Turning Point?

A widely praised novel several years ago foretold some of what we’re witnessing today—but got the political response very, very wrong.

Plumes of smoke billow over a cul-de-sac with large houses.

If the Rich Really Did Flee L.A., Rebuilding Might Be Easier

The wealthy will ride out the crisis on private islands—or so the story goes. Instead, they’re sticking around, distorting housing and insurance markets.

How Do You Confront an Administration That Can’t Be Shamed?

Activists struggle with people in suits.

How Do You Confront an Administration That Can’t Be Shamed?

Lessons From 2024

Kamala Harris speaks into microphones.

Liza Featherstone

The Democrats Can’t Afford to Ignore Climate Change Ever Again

Kamala Harris chose to stay silent on climate change. Activists mostly let her. And now the White House and likely both houses of Congress will be controlled by climate deniers.

RFK Jr. stands at a podium surrounded by fans.

Can Democrats Keep Young Men From Turning Fascist?

Joe Biden sits in a cream-colored chair in the Oval Office.

Why Bidenomics Failed to Win the White Working Class

Kamala Harris, wearing a tan pantsuit, stares as stage lights shine behind her.

Kat Abughazaleh

Democrats Need to Clean House Before They Screw Up Again