The American Promise isn’t looking too promising to a lot of Americans. Many young people, especially those with a college education, think the country is basically irredeemable. In their view, it was founded on racism, sexism, and genocidal colonialism, and all the Framers’ fine words about equality of opportunity are sick jokes played on marginalized […]
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We Need to Talk About Kevin McCarthy
What happens when an optimistic Californian negotiates with terrorists to become speaker of the House? Brace yourself.
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Easy on the Doomscrolling: Two Years After January 6, There Are Reasons to Be Hopeful
A firm accounting of what happened and prosecution of the perpetrators are part of the good news.
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The Decline and Possible Resurrection of Radical Gerrymandering
Exclusive: Gerrymandering is affecting U.S. House races much less often. But that could all change if the most conservative Supreme Court justices have their way.
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The Hollow Kevin McCarthy at the Brink
He’s tried to soothe the ultra MAGA right in his conference to be speaker of the House. Even if it works, is it worth it?
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Political Lessons of 2022 from Bill Scher
Our prescient political writer explains why swing voters matter, why bipartisanship is popular and possible, and how to beat voter suppression.
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How Democrats Won More Rural Votes in 2022
They listened to the Washington Monthly.
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Miami’s Fight Over Cuban Privilege
An academic text sets off a firestorm in South Florida over whether those who fled Cuba’s Communist dictatorship get special breaks.
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Charlie Peters, Washington Monthly Founder and Mentor to Leading Journalists, Turns 96
After helping to found the Peace Corps, the former West Virginia legislator started this magazine in 1969 and molded it for 32 years. Help us celebrate his life and legacy by donating now.
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How Big a Deal Is the January 6th Committee’s Criminal Referral?
The panel is handing over a mountain of evidence to the Justice Department, but it’s questionable how much of it can be used to make a case against, let alone convict, Donald Trump.
