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Evan Barker
Evan Barker, a writer living in Northern California, is a former Democratic operative. Her debut book, Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative is available for preorder. Follow her Substack, listen to The Evan Barker Podcast, and follow her on X @Evanwch or on Instagram @EvanBarkerig.
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Evan Barker: Has the Party I Quit Learned from Its Mistakes?
Democratic leaders buried a report that reveals all the reasons they lost in 2024. Now it’s public—and most of its findings are still problems today.
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Why I Don’t Regret Leaving the Democratic Party
I grew up a Democrat and worked for its biggest progressive stars. Then I voted for Trump—and watched my community turn on me.
Evan Barker
When MAHA Forgets the Working Class
Get rid of your microwave! Quit your job! This kind of ‘health’ advice will alienate ordinary Americans.
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I Raised $50 Million for the Democrats. This Week, I Voted for Trump.
The Democratic Party turned its back on me and my family long before I turned my back on it.
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