Seven Ways Democrats Can Help Ordinary Americans and Stand Up to the Oligarchs

The article argues that Democrats should respond to voters’ concerns about corruption and rising living costs with legislation that benefits ordinary Americans. It says hearings and investigations may follow the election, but Democrats also need to address the economic pressures that helped drive their victory.

The article links higher expenses to tariffs and the Middle East war, and says the stock-market boom has mainly benefited the wealthiest 10 per cent, who own more than 88 per cent of shares. It proposes passing popular bills even if President Trump vetoes them; the excerpt describes ending funding for the war and limiting presidential tariff powers, while noting that US military spending already exceeds $1.5 trillion and that Trump is seeking a large increase.