Daniel Block is an editor at the Washington Monthly.
Before joining the Monthly, Daniel was a 2017-2018 Luce Scholar living in Delhi, India, where he studied Hindi and worked for the Caravan—a leading Indian politics and policy magazine. Daniel’s writing has also appeared in Foreign Policy, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the American Prospect.
Daniel graduated from Swarthmore College in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and history. He graduated with highest honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He spent a post-college gap year teaching skiing in Utah.
Daniel can be reached at: dblock@washingtonmonthly.com
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It’s concentrated in only a handful of places. To spread the wealth, we can’t rely on community-based policies.
To Take Back the Map, Democrats Need a Plan to Revive Heartland Cities
The clustering of growth in a few coastal metro areas is partly to blame for the rise of GOP minority rule.
Brace Yourself for Donald Trump’s Chaotic 2019
The new year will bring new conflicts. At the Washington Monthly, we’re committed to helping figure out what to do.
Rural Voters Delivered Democrats Key Victories in 2018
Contrary to widespread belief, support for the party did not collapse outside of suburbs and cities.
Wisconsin Republicans Are Threatening a Legislative Coup
The state GOP lost at the ballot box. It’s trying to cling onto power anyway.
