As the federal government turns toward nationalism, local governments will become crucial beacons of pluralism.

By not acting on behalf of the nation's struggling workers, the Left will continue to cede the jobs terrain to Donald Trump.

Perspectives to carry us into an unsettling new world.

In their anger and their desire for change, Trump voters elected a racist and sexist president.

We must acknowledge within our community the frustrations we all share, and then move forward together.

The former Democratic presidential candidate understood the needs of working-class voters and people of color, but he was marginalized by party elites. To be viable, the Democratic Party must change.

While Trump complains about protesters on Twitter, white supremacists are committing hate crimes in his name.

Readers offer their thoughts on why Trump won and what to do next.

Inside the Occupy, Black Lives Matter and Trump movements, there is powerful shared terrain. A coalition must be built that cuts across racial groups, and our deep urban and rural divides.

The Democratic Party hasn't lived up to its promises to the working class for years. It's time to fix this.