Steve Benen | Washington Monthly

Political Animal, Politics

Overly-narrow expectations

by Steve Benen January 24, 2011January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

It wasn’t a trick question

by Steve Benen January 24, 2011January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

From the weekend

by Steve Benen January 24, 2011January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

Owning the ‘roadmap’

by Steve Benen January 23, 2011January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

‘Ethanol is a joke’

by Steve Benen January 23, 2011January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

No psychoanalysis necessary

by Steve Benen January 23, 2011January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

Maybe Clarence Thomas is forgetful

by Steve Benen January 23, 2011January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

Bachmann in Iowa

by Steve Benen January 23, 2011January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

White House starts offering SOTU hints

by Steve Benen January 23, 2011January 9, 2022

Political Animal, Politics

On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade

by Steve Benen January 23, 2011January 9, 2022

Inside the Monthly’s Spring 2026 Issue

Inside the Monthly’s Spring 2026 Issue

Gavin Newsom’s tragic mistake, the new era of Trumpian DEI, Amazon’s AI pricing algorithms, and Alan Dershowitz’s case for a third term. Plus, the mystery of Judy Blume, one town’s fight against ICE, the trusty A-10 Warthog jet, how Democrats can win on education again, and more.

by The Editors May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Higher Ed’s Affordability Problem Isn’t Just the Price

Higher Education

Higher Ed’s Affordability Problem Isn’t Just the Price

New survey data suggests that more Americans might see the value of a degree if schools simplified their pricing systems.

by Michael T. Nietzel May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Leave John Fetterman Alone

Politics

Leave John Fetterman Alone

Democrats have multiple paths to the Senate majority but losing their contrarian member would make every one of them harder.

by Bill Scher May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Why the U.S.-led Liberal World Order Is Only Mostly Dead

Magazine

Why the U.S.-led Liberal World Order Is Only Mostly Dead

The same power that makes America capable of doing vast damage globally also enables it to do great good.

by Paul Glastris May 4, 2026May 5, 2026

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Aftermath: Many Americans Entertain the Idea of Violence

Politics

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Aftermath: Many Americans Entertain the Idea of Violence

Surveys show that large swaths of Americans, across parties and political beliefs, accept and even endorse political violence.

by Robert J. Shapiro May 4, 2026

An AI Crash Is Coming. What Then?

Newsletter

An AI Crash Is Coming. What Then?

Risky financial maneuvers and mountains of debt mean the AI economy is in trouble, says Vanderbilt’s Asad Ramzanali. America needs to get ready.

by Anne Kim May 3, 2026

Hold Mallory McMorrow’s Social Media Posts to the Same Standard as Graham Platner’s

Politics

Hold Mallory McMorrow’s Social Media Posts to the Same Standard as Graham Platner’s

The insurgent Maine Democrat just ran the incumbent governor out of his Senate primary after overcoming his controversial Reddit posts. Will McMorrow get equal grace?

by Bill Scher May 1, 2026May 1, 2026

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