Editor's Page

This issue of Dissent features a strong group of articles on the sad state of American society today, shaped by too many years of frightened liberalism and arrogant reaction. All these pieces speak to a central issue of American politics as we prepare for congressional elections this fall (and, already, presidential elections in 2008): what kind of opposition should Democrats and the liberal-left generally mount to the Republican right? They suggest that the opposition must be substantive, principled, and angry.