America at a Crossroads Blog

The conversation continues after our America at a Crossroads program. Read more in-depth analysis and takeaways from our esteemed guests.

Jonathan Blitzer on How Immigration Became a Political Crisis—and How People Push Back

January 23, 2026

Jonathan Blitzer on How Immigration Became a Political Crisis—and How People Push Back

Jonathan Blitzer on Immigration as a Democratic Stress Test

January 22, 2026

Jonathan Blitzer on Immigration as a Democratic Stress Test

Bob Greenstein on How Policy Mechanics, State Budgets, and Lost Data Will Shape the Next Chapter

January 16, 2026

Bob Greenstein on How Policy Mechanics, State Budgets, and Lost Data Will Shape the Next Chapter

Abby Leibman on SNAP Cuts: Why Charity Can’t Fill the Gap—and What Happens When the Safety Net Frays

January 15, 2026

Abby Leibman on SNAP Cuts: Why Charity Can’t Fill the Gap—and What Happens When the Safety Net Frays

January 9, 2026

Leah Litman on the Supreme Court’s “Bad Vibes” Era

January 8, 2026

Leah Litman on Venezuela, ICE, and the Supreme Court’s “Lawless” Moment