Democrats need to rethink their image of a ‘man of the people’ | Judith Levine

For progressives too, working-class heroes are bearded, buff white guys. Their treatment of women can be overlooked Ana Marie Cox’s New Republic profile of the Maine oyster farmer and former…

China Gets Chance at Fiscal Rethink After Debt Cleanup Milestone

Chinese provinces are nearing a milestone in Beijing’s plan to refinance their crushing debts, allowing local officials to refocus efforts on raising funds for infrastructure projects despite limited room to…