The president puts Afghanistan and Trump behind us and returns to international cooperation, but from the French submarine affair to refugee chaos, he’s falling short.
Matthew Cooper
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Terry McAuliffe Is Right: Glenn Youngkin is Trumpy. But Can That Win Him Virginia?
The former Democratic governor wants his old job back, but his Republican opponent may not be scary enough.
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Democrats Can Celebrate Newsom’s Victory, but They Still Face Daunting Threats in Upcoming Elections
The California governor has adroitly handled COVID-19, but the virus is a wily enemy—and inflation and crime loom large.
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Finally, Biden Cracks Down on Unvaccinated Snowflakes
After offering carrots, the president turns to sticks to get shots in arms.
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The Lost Journalistic World of 9/11
The mainstream press was far from perfect. But before the era of “hot takes,” information silos, steep budget cuts, and ugly charges of “fake news,” it had strengths that we need now.
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Democrats Are Better at Running FEMA. They Just Are.
Hurricane Ida and the history of emergency management show that Republicans are their own man-made disaster.
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After Afghanistan Withdrawal, Biden Lashes Out at Critics
His speech ending the war was a giant pushback against the foreign policy elite who’ve had it wrong from the start.
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The Washington Monthly Celebrates as Our Editor-in-Chief Marks 20 Years at the Helm
Keeping the magazine thriving amid media chaos and political turmoil was never easy, but Paul Glastris did it. A friend and colleague reflects on his anniversary—and asks for your help.
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Cancel the Inauguration
Biden will be safe. But we can’t have the typical Capitol-based celebration of the peaceful transfer of power. It hasn’t been peaceful and there’s a better way. Here’s how.
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After Impeachment, What Next?
Scholars debate whether a trial of a former president is constitutional. And if it is, what would it do to the new Biden administration or Trump if he’s acquitted?
