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…
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The Washington Monthly announces the 2026 Kukula Award finalists, honoring excellence in nonfiction book reviewing.
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.
Real Men Teach—But We Need More of Them
For several decades now, girls have been outperforming boys academically. One reason: a shortage of men in the classroom.
Janet Mills Should Unsuspend Her U.S. Senate Campaign
Democrats should unite behind Graham Platner if Maine’s Democratic voters pick him over Janet Mills, but voters should make that…
The French Rejection
If Macron’s defense spending debate is any indication, a “European NATO” is neither around the corner nor on the horizon
Social Capital: Which U.S. Regions Are Bowling Alone?
Social capital is scarce in atomized “Bowling Alone” America, and the fault lines reflect long-standing geographical and social divides
Could New Orleans Be the Model for Fixing Public Schools?
A new documentary by the author of Reinventing Government shows how one of the nation’s worst school districts became the…
Frappuccino Socialists
As the college-educated working class grows, so do doubts about higher education and the long-term value of a college degree.