Political Animal

Will Republicans Apologize for Embracing Trump After the 2018 Midterms? They Just Might.

by D.R. Tucker May 14, 2017January 9, 2022

January 1983

With Friends Like These…

by Jonathan Alter January 1, 1983June 21, 2023

July 1981

Reagan’s Budget “Revolution”

by Jonathan Alter July 1, 1981June 12, 2023

Support the Washington Monthly

Founded in 1969, the Washington Monthly is an independent media organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission: To preserve democracy and champion good governance through honest journalism and thoughtful commentary.

We’re not a subsidiary of a giant media company or a mouthpiece for ideologues. We’re independent, listened to by insiders and willing to take on sacred cows—liberal and conservative.

Yes, I'll Make a Donation

El-Sayed May Be Winning. But He Should Run Like He’s Losing

Beyond Virtue Signaling on Ukraine and Russia

Narrative Vehicles

Dead Reckoning

El-Sayed May Be Winning. But He Should Run Like He’s Losing

How American Media Is Gaslighting Europeans on Air Conditioning

Never miss an article!