admin 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…
The Washington Monthly Announces Finalists for 2026 Kukula Award Book Review Prize
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.
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…
Does MAGA Actually Believe Their Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theories?
You can understand the Trump administration better if you really believe undocumented migrants commit mass voter fraud.
“60 Minutes” Must Still Be Saved
Bari Weiss may not understand what made “60 Minutes” great. But CBS should not let bad management destroy a precious…
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.
Todd Blanche’s Hobson’s Choice
Blanche can go along with Trump’s schemes, like the settlement slush fund, or become AG. Republican senators are unlikely to…
Maine Voters, It’s Not Too Late to Save Democrats from Graham Platner
Weekend revelations of extramarital sexting and subsequent dissembling make nominating Graham Platner riskier than ever.