Paul Glastris

Paul Glastris is Editor in Chief of the Washington Monthly, founder of the magazine’s alternative college rankings, and president of the Washington Monthly Institute. He was previously a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and a correspondent and editor at U.S. News and World Report. He is a co-founder of the National Vote at Home Institute and co-author of two books, “The Other College Guide: A Roadmap to the Right School for You,” and “Elephant in the Room: Washington in the Bush Years.” He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Republic, Slate, and other publications.

Featured, Political Animal

How Vote By Mail Saved Democracy and Defeated Trump

by Paul Glastris November 11, 2020January 9, 2022

And it all started at the Washington Monthly.

Featured, Magazine, November/December 2020

Introduction: Can Journalism Be Saved?

by Paul Glastris October 25, 2020January 9, 2022

It will take government action to rescue a struggling but vital industry.

Featured, Magazine, November/December 2020

Two and a Half Cheers for the Mainstream Press

by Paul Glastris October 25, 2020January 9, 2022

Major national outlets need to help smaller ones survive.

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Featured, From The Archives

Patriot Games

by Paul Glastris October 8, 2020January 11, 2022

The FBI says it has foiled a plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Twenty-five years ago, our now editor in chief dove into this extremist world and emerged with a story that’s painfully timely.