Making the case for America's moderate majority — one argument at a time. Grounded in data, personal experience, and common sense.
Tom Walsh's origin story — from growing up on welfare in The Bronx to becoming a reluctant political voice. Why America's silent majority isn't apathetic, just unrepresented. The foundational essay for the entire Talking Moderate project.
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How 20% of primary voters control 100% of American political representation. The math of the Turnout Pyramid, gerrymandering's role in creating safe seats, and why the general election is often just theater. With citations from Brookings, Cook Political Report, Unite America, and the Bipartisan Policy Center.
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Polling shows Americans agree on more than they disagree — so why does our politics look so divided? The data might surprise you.
Coming SoonRepublicans appeal to analytical thinkers, Democrats to empathetic ones — and both are needed. The case for integration over division.
Coming SoonYou don't need to win the presidency to change American politics. Here's how winning just 6 Senate seats could flip the balance of power.
Coming SoonGerrymandering, dark money, safe districts — how the rules reward extremism and punish compromise. And what we can do about it.
Coming SoonBalanced budgets, tax simplification, breaking up monopolies, and supporting small business. What moderate economic policy looks like.
Coming SoonThe false choice between "Medicare for All" and "do nothing" — and the mixed system that could actually get broad support.
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