The ‘Abundance’ Movement’s Next Front: Transportation

Are we right to pursue abundance?

As the US Democrats pick through the rubble of electoral disaster, a book by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson – Abundance: How we build a better movement – has kicked off an initiative which they say can revive a moribund centre left. Rather than focussing on redistribution, they argue, progressives should be concerned with abundance.  From energy to housing, cascading supply through the economy will make key things more affordable and the resultin…

The ‘abundance’ movement’s next front: Transportation

A bipartisan group of House members is asking leaders of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to “cut excessive red tape” when they reauthorize spending on surface transportation — like highways, rail and transit — set to lapse in 2026. “Unlocking America’s economic potential can be achieved by accelerating construction, eliminating unnecessary delays, and clearing the way for smarter, faster infrastructure investment,” Rep. Josh Hard…

Can the Abundance Movement Save the Dems?

When top Democrats convened a "WelcomeFest" event recently to discuss "abundance" - the hot new idea circulating in the Democratic Party - some critics on the left dismissed it as "Abundance Coachella," a reference to the music festival often seen as trendy and performative, prompting an angry pushback from participants.

Derek Thompson on the politics of abundance

Last week, I got a change to chat with Derek Thompson, my May 18 birthday twin and a newly minted Substacker. We talked about the NBA Finals, what if anything to do about the huge role that injuries seem to play in determining outcomes, the ongoing debates about abundance, and much more. As usual, transcript is behind the paywall for paid members.