The GOP Evolved to Oppose, Not to Govern
The conservative movement developed in opposition to the federal government and simply does not know how to run it.
The Midterms Highlighted America’s Dangerous Regional Divides
The United States looks more and more like a set of different nations divided by geography.
Fixing the Electoral College is Now More Important Than Ever
The 2020 election should not be decided by just five or six states.
Rural Voters Delivered Democrats Key Victories in 2018
Contrary to widespread belief, support for the party did not collapse outside of suburbs and cities.
Will Republicans Steal Power From New Democratic Governors?
It wouldn’t be the first time they tried a lame-duck legislative coup.
Magazine
The Democrats of Trump Country
How liberals in the reddest parts of America are starting to get their groove back.
Successes of Philanthropy
The Cleveland Foundation has a bold vision: To make the arts as accessible as sports in every Cleveland neighborhood.
To address deep racial divides, the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Foundation forge a game plan: Supporting young people of color through promising programs that tackle inequities.
College Guide
Washington Monthly's 2018 College Guide and Rankings Issue Is Out! How'd Your Alma Mater Do?
Our guide features the first-ever rankings of best and worst colleges for vocational certificates.
Politics
The Midterms Highlighted America’s Dangerous Regional Divides
The United States looks more and more like a set of different nations divided by geography.
Education
Which Colleges Encourage Their Students to Vote?
These institutions show that civic engagement is alive and well on American campuses.
The Monopolized Economy
A Prison Phone Giant’s Ploy to Further Exploit Inmates
Securus Technologies’s attempt to merge with a competitor would let a company known for price-gouging inmates become larger and even more powerful.
Books
Neocons Paved the Way for Trump. Finally, One Admits It.
Max Boot charts his journey through—and out of—the conservative intellectual movement.
Economy
The Mirage of 'Full Employment'
Low unemployment rates mask soft spots in the job market, especially among rural Americans and minorities.
Health Care
Why Apprenticeships Might Be the Future of Nursing
Registered nurses are increasingly expected to have a bachelor’s degree. Training programs are a sensible way to lessen that burden while maintaining diversity.
Special Report
Successes of Philanthropy
