They’re in shambles. They need to change—fast. Here’s what they should do. Illustration by Adrià Fruitós. This article appears in the February 2025 issue, with the headline “How to Save the Democrats.

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

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