No, You Can't Carry a Gun on the Floor of the House
Rep. Lauren Boebert and other members of the shoot-’em-up caucus think they have an unfettered right to pack heat in the Capitol and even in the House and Senate chambers. They don’t. Here’s why.
An Impeachment Trial Is Less About Trump and More About White Supremacy
The Republicans worry that they cannot win without Trump’s base, but they may not be able to win with it.
Biden’s Hidden Weaponry
By championing policies like anti-monopolism and local empowerment, the new president can craft something sorely missing in America: a persuasive national narrative.
On the Way Out, Melania Seeks Distance from the Rest of the Family
With her husband facing a second impeachment and the Trump Organization under intense legal scrutiny, the First Lady hopes for a less tumultuous future.
A Great Speech
The veteran presidential speechwriter, author, and broadcaster says Joe Biden’s inaugural address met the moment. Here’s how.
Magazine
Biden’s Hidden Weaponry
By championing policies like anti-monopolism and local empowerment, the new president can craft something sorely missing in America: a persuasive national narrative.
Protecting the Vote
Trump Is Leaving. The Assault on Truth Is Not.
At the Washington Monthly, we’re fighting falsehoods and discovering new, powerful facts.
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Georgia's Recount Is Likely to Narrow Biden's Lead There. Here's Why.
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Six Election Day Rumors About Voting, Mail-In Ballots That Are Totally Bogus
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Pennsylvania Republicans Are Already Refusing to Count Absentee Ballots
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Louis DeJoy’s October Surprise
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The Supreme Court's Latest and Very Ominous Voting Case
College Guide
Our 2020 College Rankings Are Out: See How Your School Did
Washington Monthly lists the schools where majors popular with Black students lead to well-paying jobs.
Politics
A Great Speech
The veteran presidential speechwriter, author, and broadcaster says Joe Biden’s inaugural address met the moment. Here’s how.
Education
The PhD Glut and What to Do About It
A new book cheerfully argues that we can find jobs for all those doctoral candidates outside the academy. Don’t be too sure.
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Biden's Education Secretary? The Case for Amy Gutmann, President of the University of Pennsylvania
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What Happens to the Students Who Were Already Behind?
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For Profit College Execs Should Be Personally Liable For Their Crimes
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Princeton, Betsy DeVos, And The Need For a Real Debate About Race
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The Fallacy of Meritocracy on America's College Campuses
The Monopolized Economy
How Biden Can Transform America
The country thrived when its leaders broke up monopoly power. The president-elect won’t need Congress to do so again.
Books
The Flawed Superhero of Marvel Comics
A new book reveals the origin story of Stan Lee, the self-aggrandizing impresario of an entertainment empire.
Economy
Everyone's Moving to the Suburbs
As the pandemic rages and Zoom makes commuting irrelevant, an exodus from cities seems underway. Will it continue? Are ‘burbs, already in need of help, ready for the influx?
Health Care
The New Surprise Billing Law Is an Imperfect Win
The fix will help many consumers. But the details show just how hard bigger reform will be.