Why Bernie Sanders’s unity tour failed: The independent senator hit the road with Democratic national chairman Tom Perez — and highlighted everything that’s tearing the party apart. “Disarray” is preface to power for Democrats. Democrats partner with political newcomers aiming to create anti-Trump wave in 2018 midterms. Joshua Holland on why opposing Trump isn’t like the GOP obstructing Obama. Shit talking is Democrats’ new strategy. No time for a negative peace: This is what a failed “resistance” looks like. Alex Arriaga on how a group that defended affirmative action evolved into an anti-Trump force. Adam Gopnik on the persistence of Trump Derangement Syndrome.
The first 100 days of resistance restored our faith in democracy — but progressives must continue to take to the streets — and push Democrats to offer a real alternative. Brian Resnick on four rules for making a protest work, according to experts. In America, “proximity and shared values” is all it takes to turn protesters into felons.
