And the Justice Department’s war on the only group blocking Trump’s extra-legal push.
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On Immigration, Stephen Miller Is no Calvin Coolidge
Nativists extol the 30th president for closing the golden door. But he never broadly disparaged immigrants and often praised diversity.
Posted inEducation
Trump’s Broken Promise of “One Million Apprentices”
The president and former star of The Apprentice vowed to champion apprenticeships. But funding cuts, grant cancellations, and widespread layoffs belie his commitment.
Posted inEconomy
Affordability: How Trump Has Made It Worse
Solving the affordability crisis won’t be easy but reversing some key MAGA policies would be a start.
Posted inForeign Policy
Trump’s Murderous Hypocrisy on Drug Trafficking Is Bone-Chilling
A president killing boaters on specious claims of “narcoterrorism” while pardoning major drug traffickers should be a major scandal.
Posted inHigher Education
The Quiet War on Hispanic-Serving Colleges
Trump’s bid to strip race from policy has landed squarely on the institutions educating the country’s future.
Posted inGovernment
Trump’s Washington Is Ghosting States and Cities
It’s time for state and local governments to think outside the box about how to respond. Here are some ideas that are already helping and some that could.
Posted inPodcast
US-Canada Relations Have Hit Rock Bottom
The Trump administration’s policies have damaged the economies of both countries, says former U.S. Ambassador to Canada James Blanchard.
Posted inPodcast
Federal Data Are Disappearing
The erosion—and deliberate erasure—of government data by the Trump Administration threaten both public safety and the US economy, says former US chief data scientist Denice Ross.
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Why Trump’s White Refugee Gambit Could Backfire
The president is shutting the door to millions seeking refugee status—but reportedly seeking preferences for white South Africans, English speakers, and Europeans who oppose migration. He may be in for a surprise.
