What A Day What Do Liberals Actually Believe?
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Aug 25, 2025 Jerusalem Demsas, CEO of The Argument and former staff writer at The Atlantic, dives into the evolving landscape of liberalism. She discusses a think tank's controversial language recommendations for Democrats, exploring what it means to identify as a liberal today. The conversation touches on the shift from a proactive ideology to one defined by opposition, as well as the complexities of navigating progressive media and current legal battles for immigrants. Additionally, global tensions and political criticisms shape the broader narrative of modern liberal beliefs.
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Third Way's Controversial Word List
- Third Way released a memo urging Democrats to stop using certain words to appeal to everyday voters.
- The list sparked debate about whether word choice masks deeper policy issues.
Liberalism As A Pluralism Project
- Liberalism answers the question: how do we live with each other in a diverse society.
- Jerusalem Demsas argues liberalism defends pluralism against post-liberal demands for conformity.
From Positive Projects To Reaction
- Modern liberalism often appears defined by opposition rather than positive projects.
- Demsas says liberals became reactive and lost persuasive arguments for their core ideas.