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The Progressive Wave

Progressive candidates experienced great success in state and Congressional Democratic primaries this year, giving supporters reasons to be hopeful for the future. Why are progressives gaining momentum, and where will it take the movement next?

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The Republican Party’s 2024 Soul Search

Even though the dust has not yet settled on the 2020 Presidential election, prospective Republican candidates have already begun jockeying for position in the 2024 primary. The party could head in any number of directions, but sticking with the politics of populism might be the most prudent decision for long-term success.

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The Tokyo Olympics and Abe's False Bravado

The 2020 Olympics scheduled to be held in Tokyo were touted as a “safe bet” compared to other recent Olympic Games given Japan’s status as an industry-leading advanced country. The city has prior experience hosting the games, and the spectacle would have been an incredible springboard to elevate Japan as a world leader in accordance with Prime Minister Shinzō Abe’s desire to increase Japan’s involvement in international affairs. In a career filled with large promises, here was a true chance to deliver on the world stage, a worthy keystone in the legacy of Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister.

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