In an opinion piece published on July 15, 2026, Max Burns calls on the Democratic Party to return to its pro-labor roots. Burns argues that the connection between thriving workers and a thriving democracy is a crucial narrative for the growing field of 2028 presidential hopefuls to embrace. He emphasizes that the party has become increasingly alienated from labor interests, and restoring this link could be key to revitalizing both the party and democratic engagement in the United States.

Burns specifically points to the significance of labor issues starting at the grassroots level, such as grocery store workers, as emblematic of the broader need for the party to realign with working Americans.

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