In recent weeks, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have been brainstorming ways to end the practice of shutting down federal agencies if Congress cannot reach agreement on how to fund them before deadline hits.. ..…

The notion that dedicated group of activists could reclaim the party of the people for the people seems to be attainable.2 And with social force of millions behind them, the idea that activists could shift Democrats to the left, would appear to be within reach.. ..…