The Scandal About Scandals

A new book says polarization breeds impunity. But America’s worst injustices emerged when the parties got along too well.

Number of Indictments and Convictions of Biden White House Appointees: Zero

Plus, how Ukraine should negotiate with Russia and how Democrats can name a shadow cabinet — all in the December 3, 2024 newsletter.

If the president’s supporters ever abandon him, the reason will probably come as a surprise to the rest of us.

They have consistently pumped out new angles to generate media coverage.

How the consummate counsel came to need a lawyer

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