In two major surveys of US teens conducted over the last two years, the nonprofit News Literacy Project found deep levels of mistrust and misunderstanding of the news: The root of this distrust is the ...

Affordability is a lot more than just prices. Beyond lowering prices, an affordability agenda needs to reckon with how the economy feels.

Alexander Laban Hinton explains how Trump fuels political violence—and why America’s federal system still limits authoritarian power.

Dylan is a Senior Researcher at the Revolving Door Project, where she leads RDP’s Economic Media Project. Her writing has appeared in a range of outlets, including The Hill, The American Prospect, The ...

Rahm Emanuel is likely to run for president in 2028. Even his long-shot candidacy will shape the debate and the future.

The GOP’s rejection of liberal internationalism runs deeper than Trump—and may define U.S. foreign policy long after him.

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 ...

Trump not only traffics in racist rhetoric, but also racist policies, and we should not shy away from pointing out the harms.

Trump’s war on global talent is costing the U.S. billions, weakening universities, and handing a strategic advantage to rivals like China.

The president’s denial that he lost to Joe Biden now turns to a Tulsi Gabbard-led fishing expedition. What could go wrong?

As Trump falters, Democrats have a chance to outbid him with bolder solutions on prices, power, groceries, and health care.

Trump is again talking about controlling and stealing elections. History suggests Democrats should worry—but not panic.