Dems need to ditch the unity pitch Political science professor M. Steven Fish on why the Dems don't need to pander to polls to fight for justice Salon · Mar 12, 2025
Picking through debris of the election Now is the time to engage in critical self-reflection Salon · Nov 27, 2024
Democrats need to rebrand Political scientist M. Steven Fish says Democrats' problem is neither structural nor systemic, thus it's solvable Salon · Nov 21, 2024
The harsh truth of Harris' defeat Start by being honest about where Kamala Harris' campaign faltered Salon · Nov 19, 2024
Why Harris shouldn't "play it safe" Political scholar M. Steven Fish says Harris' risk-averse strategy is backfiring — and it's time to go hard Salon · Oct 22, 2024
How Kamala Harris can win back momentum Professor M. Steven Fish on what Harris should be saying in the final two weeks of the campaign Salon · Oct 21, 2024
Harris challenges Trump's masculinity There's an obvious reason why Trump has backed out of a second debate against Harris Salon · Oct 4, 2024
Harris neutralized Trump's dominance "It’s finally occurred to the Democrats that Trump and the Republicans are bullies and cowards who will fold" Salon · Sep 18, 2024
The "joy" of the fight against MAGA "Now that Democrats are projecting exuberance and confidence, Trump’s self-assurance looks like farcical fake swag" Salon · Aug 28, 2024
Harris beating Trump at his own game Trump is on the ropes. Now is the time for the Harris-Walz campaign to press the attack and show no mercy Salon · Aug 12, 2024
The "issues" are "not a winning message" "If you want your message to resonate, you can’t be dull, and the Democrats have become more than a little boring" Salon · May 23, 2024
"Trump is all dominance, all the time” UC Berkeley professor M. Steven Fish explains the way Trump's "character defects manifest what looks like bravery" Salon · May 21, 2024