Henry M. J. Tonks

Henry M. J. Tonks, a historian at Kenyon College specializing in American political history, dives into the often-overlooked New Liberals of the 1970s. He argues these figures—like Bill Clinton and Robert Reich—didn't abandon the New Deal but sought to revitalize liberalism. Tonks also discusses the impact of industrial policy on modern politics, the role of Japanese competitiveness, and the misinterpretation of workforce trends. His insights challenge the narrative of a purely conservative shift, emphasizing a dynamic and complex liberal transformation.