The Washington Monthly Newsletter: February 8, 2024

“The Republican Party is more divided than the Democratic Party” and the latest from the Washington Monthly website.

Why Does Trump Oppose Election Reform?

The Senate was ready to move on an election protection bill until the White House stepped in.

Republicans are scared to face the wrath of their constituents.

Going after Trump’s consigliere is no small matter.

A new report makes a nuanced case for what post-secondary graduates need to get ahead.

by Bruno V. Manno

Congress finally opened Pell Grants to short-term job training. Now states have to build the systems that can tell which programs actually work.

by Bruno V. Manno

High costs, political attacks take a toll as fewer students come, top scholars leave.

by Jon Marcus

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

by Michael T. Nietzel