For Democrats to maintain their near-majority advantage, they must craft a broadly appealing agenda that keeps independents and less committed partisans under the tent.
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How Opportunity Zones Could Transform Communities
The new federal program could lure fresh investment to distressed areas. But the clock is ticking. Via Governing.
Socialists won’t be on many ballots this fall. Moderates are surging.
Democratic primary voters didn't buy the ultra-left's 'free-for-all' agenda. What’s happening is not so much a liberal surge, but a moderate one. Via USA Today
Higher ed solutions for rural students
As many as 41 million Americans live in "higher education deserts." Here's how to fix it. Via Inside Higher Education
When cities rely on fines and fees, everybody loses
Fines and fees are a tempting alternative to raising taxes, but their long-term costs far outweigh the revenues they bring in. Via Governing
An innovative fix for rural higher education deserts
Higher ed centers and virtual colleges are some of the promising ways to improve rural higher education access. Via Washington Monthly
Cavity Country
Rural America has too few dentists - and too few patients who can pay. Via the Washington Post
