We are featuring a new article in our online magazine: “Tell Me What Democracy Looks Like: John Mellencamp Negotiates an All-American Voice” by David Masciotra.

Using John Mellencamp’s recent interview with Dan Rather and his critically-acclaimed new album “Freedom Road” as inspiration, Masciotra reflects on what it takes to be a liberal voice that can appeal to conservative mainstream America. The lessons for our democracy — and Democrats who plan on winning their first general election in awhile — are plentiful.

Read the full article here.