Daniel Block is the executive editor of 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
How Biden Can Use Federal Power to Liberate Localities
Reversing the GOP’s war against municipal self-government would be good policy and good politics.
The New Surprise Billing Law Is an Imperfect Win
The fix will help many consumers. But the details show just how hard bigger reform will be.
Nationalism Is Ascendant Around the Globe. Biden Just Defeated Its Biggest Leader.
He underperformed polls. But compared to what’s happened in other countries, the Democrat’s victory is a remarkable achievement.
Donald Trump’s Return to TV Would Not Be Easy
Whether he starts an outlet or settles for being a pundit, Trump, should he lose the presidency, would face a slew of obstacles to becoming a news juggernaut.
The Case for Threatening the Courts
There’s a long history of politicians successfully pressuring the justices.