The President’s Birthright Citizenship Order is Not Just Unconstitutional. It’s Crazy
Even this Supreme Court is unlikely to embrace Trump’s efforts to undo birthright citizenship, but if it did, it would…
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admin How Local News Reduces Loneliness
Research suggests that whether it’s an obituary, a puff piece, or news of a community event, local news makes us…
The Iran War’s Biggest Loser? Definitely Netanyahu
Trump’s Iran war deal hurts his “Art of the Deal” image. But Netanyahu’s military-first strategy has left Israel isolated and…
Trump’s Dangerous Litmus Test for NIH Grants
A new OMB proposal stipulates that every federal research grant adhere to administration ideology, mixing science with political preference.
The 2026 Kukula Award Winners
The Washington Monthly’s annual Kukula award celebrates the best in nonfiction book reviewing and honors the memory of Kukula Kapoor…
Why You’ll Never Be an Online Star
Online sensations like Mr. Beast—the YouTuber with nearly 500 million subscribers—have spurred countless imitators with dreams...
The Roberts Court’s Gutting of the Voting Rights Act Nears Completion
Louisiana v. Callais and now Allen v. Milligan have laid bare the court’s fundamental misinterpretation of the Voting Rights Act.
The Defeat of Spencer Pratt Is a Defeat of AI Slop
Spencer Pratt’s AI-fueled Los Angeles mayoral campaign shows cheap viral slop may get views, but not votes.
Trump Escalates War on Science
The Trump administration, having already made cuts to research on topics it disfavors, now wants scientists to submit to political…
Gen Z Has an Antisemitism Problem
Recent polls find that a shocking percentage of young adults harbor antisemitic views, which may be normalized by social media.