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…
Law and Justice
admin 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.
Democrats Need to Decide Whether Character Matters
Some see Graham Platner as indispensable and echo rationalizations others once made for Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.
Mary Todd Lincoln Reconsidered
Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s widow, has been lampooned as a narcissistic nut job, but her life of pain and…