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A Trump Victory Would Be a Reflection of Cunning, Not Popularity

Repudiating minority rule must be our priority in the decade ahead

Nov 3, 2020

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Nov 3, 2020

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The Supreme Court Wasn’t Always All-Powerful

When it comes to injecting partisan politics into the judiciary, Amy Coney Barrett’s rushed confirmation is a whole new level of meddling

Oct 14, 2020

The Supreme Court Wasn’t Always All-Powerful

Oct 14, 2020

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The RNC Is a Master Class in Mediocre Speechwriting

By holding Republican speakers to a lower standard, we incentivize Democrats to engage in a race to the bottom

Aug 27, 2020

The RNC Is a Master Class in Mediocre Speechwriting

Aug 27, 2020

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What Celebrities Can Do to Really Help Democrats Win the Election

Here are three easy steps to turn fame into power

Aug 3, 2020

What Celebrities Can Do to Really Help Democrats Win the Election

Aug 3, 2020

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The Future Alexander Hamilton Warned About Has Arrived

Our Founding Father envisioned a Senate that was representative of the people. What we got was something else entirely.

Jul 3, 2020

The Future Alexander Hamilton Warned About Has Arrived

Jul 3, 2020

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How to Make Sure Your Provisional Ballot Counts

Politicians are inventing new ways to silence voters, but you can make sure your voice is heard

Jun 16, 2020

How to Make Sure Your Provisional Ballot Counts

Jun 16, 2020

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Ranked-Choice Voting Is the Solution to Democrats’ Massive Generational Gap

The unusual election procedure would ensure younger Democrats that their voices matter

Mar 9, 2020

Ranked-Choice Voting Is the Solution to Democrats’ Massive Generational Gap

Mar 9, 2020

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The Sopranos Is the Perfect Show to Help Us Understand the Trump Era

Tony Soprano is a bully with a deep distrust of the FBI — just like our current president

Jun 21, 2019

The Sopranos Is the Perfect Show to Help Us Understand the Trump Era

Jun 21, 2019

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Praying with Our Feet

Last Friday, I was invited to speak at a Shabbat dinner in New Jersey. My remarks introducing Congressional Candidate Andy Kim are below.

Nov 4, 2018

Nov 4, 2018

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How to Talk About Russia: A Brief Messaging Guide

A lot of progressives fret that Democrats are bad at messaging, but the fretting usually focuses on catchphrases, or lack thereof. “Why…

Jul 18, 2018

Jul 18, 2018

David Litt

David Litt

Former Obama speechwriter and winner of Top Chef fantasy league. NYT bestselling author. My new book is DEMOCRACY IN ONE BOOK OR LESS.

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