The Democrats’ working-class problem
Figures in the party who speak on behalf of America’s workers – like Senator Chris Murphy – are few. In the wake of Trump’s victory, they…
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Sohrab Ahmari
Sohrab Ahmari is a founder and editor of Compact. His latest book Tyranny, Inc is published by Penguin Random House.
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