For the Semiquincentennial, Americans should reacquaint themselves with its indictment of monarchial power—and recognize its relevance.
immigration policy
“ICE Is Too Bloated, Politicized, and Corrupt to Continue”
Mike Lofgren, the author, budget expert, and Monthly contributing writer, explains why a new Congress couldn’t simply fix Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump’s Catastrophic War on Global Talent
By discouraging and blocking international student enrollment, the administration harms the U.S. economy and benefits American rivals, including China.
Donald Trump Is Really Racist
The president not only traffics in racist rhetoric, but also racist policies, and we should not shy away from pointing out the harms.
Another Way Republicans Are Overplaying Their Hand on Immigration
Now they’re going after Americans who are also citizens of another country—like me, and Melania and Barron Trump.
Affordability Wars
Trump meets with Mamdani, whose unlikely New York City win was fueled by the affordability crisis, as Vance offers conflicting explanations for high prices.
New Trump Policy Could Ban Thousands of Adult Students From Classes
Many students, including U.S. citizens, lack the proper verification documents.
An Economic Crisis Is Inevitable
Economist Rob Shapiro warns that Trump’s policies and threats to the Fed could push the U.S. into a severe recession.

