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Ben Austin, Opinion Contributor

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The midterm mirage: Democrats shouldn’t get high on their own supply

Democrats are confident about winning the midterm elections, but must be careful not to get complacent and must instead focus on challenging party...

25.04.2026 8

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Ben Austin, Opinion Contributor

Education reform is Democrats' only way to win back disaffected parents

Democrats must embrace institutional reform and prioritize accountability in public education to regain the trust of parents and voters, and to ensure...

14.01.2026 20

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Ben Austin, Opinion Contributor

Democrats will win when they stop outsourcing ed policy to teachers unions

The Democratic Party must break away from special interests and embrace a third-way reform lane that prioritizes the needs of parents and children, in...

18.10.2025 10

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Ben Austin, Opinion Contributor

Democrats need to break up with Randi Weingarten 

Randi Weingarten's resignation from the Democratic National Committee is a welcome move for Democrats who are struggling to regain credibility with...

30.06.2025 10

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Ben Austin, Opinion Contributor