Here's what we're discussing on Leid Stories today:

 

Will there ever be a consolidation of effort and support among smaller parties to challenge and break the hegemony of the so-called major parties? 

 

Are major parties responsible for race-, class-, gender-, and income- based politics in the United States?

 

Have mainstream political parties agreed to shut out younger people from politics?

 

What kind of person should seriously consider running for public office?