An unheralded provision in the “big beautiful” tax act creates a beachhead for quality control in higher education that both parties have worked towards for three-quarters of a century, @glastris.bsky.social and @nateweisberg.bsky.social write. Will it survive?

The Admin wants you to forget the history of why birthright citizenship is in the Constitution. Here's the history of birthright citizenship and consequences for under-classes of people, particularly imported enslaved people, who lacked citizenship. By @garrettepps.bsky.social

The president gutted public diplomacy tools like VOA’s Persian Service, then raced to repair them—kind of like alienating our allies, then begging them to help, @markoskounalakis.com writes.

The Supreme Court case over Trump’s efforts to abolish birthright citizenship raises larger questions about blood, soil, and how we become Americans, historian Allen Guelzo writes. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/31/b...

The Supreme Court case over Trump’s efforts to abolish birthright citizenship raises larger questions about blood, soil, and how we become Americans, historian Allen Guelzo writes. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/31/b...

"Congress was designed to be slow and deliberative, but even by the framers’ standards, it is not working properly," author of new book Stuck @kornbergmaya.bsky.social wrote in @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social. She writes about how Congress can strengthen itself to deliver for Americans.

“Some Declaration of Independence Charges Against King George Apply to Wannabe King Donald Trump” My latest for @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/31/d...

If American-born children are not U.S. citizens, where would we deport them? Do Stephen Miller et. al. actually want to deport them? I suspect not. The Trump project has never been about deportation but about keeping noncitizens working for "real Americans." washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/30/b...

Trump’s bid to strip birthright citizenship from millions is a moral, administrative, and legal catastrophe that the Fourteenth Amendment was enacted to prevent. That’s why he’s pursuing it, writes Legal Affairs Editor @garrettepps.bsky.social.

“Trump’s economy has been as brutal to women as Trump himself,” Senior Editor @anne-s-kim.bsky.social writes. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/29/w...

Whether it’s widening wage gaps, greater economic insecurity, or job losses, women are faring poorly under Trump’s economic policies. Here's my latest newsletter, plus what's new @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social. washingtonmonthly.substack.com/p/women-are-...

Democrats have flipped 30 state legislative seats since Trump was sworn in. GOP 0. Such a streak has not happened in at least 15 years & state leg special election trends do predict midterm election outcomes More in my @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social latest washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/27/s...

Mike Lofgren, the author, budget expert, and Monthly contributing writer, explains to David Masciotra why a new Congress couldn’t simply fix Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

I have pieces out today in both @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social and @kentucky.com on the impeachment of a state judge based on six of her rulings. This should be a nationally-known scandal: washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/26/i...

In a dangerous escalation, the Kentucky State Legislature, echoing Trump, could impeach a judge not for misconduct such as accepting a bribe, but for her opinions from the bench. By @joshuaadouglas.bsky.social washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/26/i...

The decision to go to war with Iran was President Donald Trump’s, not Israel’s, argues @billscher.bsky.social.

Heart in the right place, Newsom bravely tried to do something big, to solve a crisis other politicians chose to ignore. Unfortunately, the governor likely doesn’t have enough to show for it. I wrote about CA's tragic hero for @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social

Instead of making health care more affordable, Trump’s recently announced one-page plan is likely to raise costs and reduce coverage, says @edwincpark.bsky.social on the Monthly podcast with @anne-s-kim.bsky.social.

If California Governor Gavin Newsom makes a White House bid, his opponents will undoubtedly target his homelessness record, @gillenmartin.bsky.social writes.

“Don’t Pin Trump’s Iran War on Netanyahu (Or Israel. Or the Jews.)” My latest for @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/25/d...

In this week's podcast for @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social, @georgetownccf.bsky.social @edwincpark.bsky.social provides the definitive critique of the Trump administration's "Great Healthcare Plan." Spoiler alert: It's not great. It's not even a plan. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/25/t...

After the DHS Shutdown ends, TSA will finally get paid, but the bigger problem remains: The need for more Congressional resources and authority, @kornbergmaya.bsky.social of @brennancenter.org writes. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/24/d...

Before the VA's anti-suicide grant program is extended, its glaring deficiencies must be fixed.

Remember how Trump and his fans tried to get anyone who didn’t express profound grief over the death of Charlie Kirk fired? Now they don’t bat an eye over Trump celebrating Robert Mueller’s death. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/23/t...

"Turns out, if you’re an abusive, impulsive narcissist in your relations with women, you tend to be one in other areas of life, too. Who would’ve thought?" I had the honor of subbing in for @anne-s-kim.bsky.social on this weekend's @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social newsletter.

Ideologues on both sides tend to feel confident that their policies will generate only good results; @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social's new book is a pointed reminder that no one is above the law of unintended consequences.

The president’s words on Cuba – "Think I could do anything I want with it" – sound all too familiar, @gillenmartin.bsky.social writes.

Since Trump appears poised to try to pull out of NATO, Democrats should vociferously assert that pulling out of the 77-year-old compact without Congress would not only be wrong but illegal, @billscher.bsky.social writes.

@billscher.bsky.social and @mattklewis.bsky.social are LIVE talking Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary, Joe Kent's resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center, and more. open.substack.com/live-stream/...

“Democrats Should Tell Our NATO Allies Trump Can’t Quit Them — Any attempt by the president to unilaterally withdraw from the NATO treaty violates U.S. law.” My latest for @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/20/t...

Before this war, Pentagon wargames showed the U.S. would run out of critical munitions 8 days into a conflict with China over Taiwan. That timeline just got shorter. Whatever happens with Iran, Beijing is the real winner. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/19/a...

As I reflected on the amazing experience of the Women’s Leadership Summit at the George Washington Presidential Library, I was inspired to focus on women’s leadership role in preserving and shaping history since the founding. Thanks so much to @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social for sharing my work!

This interview is so good. Also read Legacy of Ashes and Enemies. bsky.app/profile/tim-...

The logic behind the use of the major questions doctrine in Trump's tariff loss suggests that the three conservatives who joined the liberal Justices in denying POTUS tariff power should also oppose his attempts to politicize the civil service. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/18/h...

Women have been writing the nation’s story for 250 years now. They deserve a museum that celebrates that role, @lmchervinsky.bsky.social writes. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/18/l...

The Supreme Court rebuke of Trump tariffs might mean serious problems for other Trump initiatives, like gutting the civil service. Much depends on the Court’s internal fight over the “major questions doctrine,” @petermshane.bsky.social writes. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/18/h...

@jonathanalter.bsky.social with @tim-weiner.bsky.social on his 2025 book, "The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century," and America's wars since.

Lines are being crossed in the Democratic primary in Illinois, @billscher.bsky.social writes.

“Crypto, AI, and AIPAC Are Corrupting Democratic Primaries” — my latest for @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/17/c...

Trump’s expressed desire is for Cuba “to fall very soon.” As with Iran, there’s no apparent democratic successor at the ready, @markoskounalakis.com writes.

One way to end the gerrymandering wars is not to have districts at all. Here's my modest proposal, plus catch what's new @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social in my latest roundup: open.substack.com/pub/washingt...

At-large districts may not be a silver bullet, but they are one way to reduce polarization, writes Senior Editor @anne-s-kim.bsky.social.

“The Problem with Making ‘Affordability’ The Problem” — my @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social look at how the one-word mantra is tempting Democrats down the path of tax cuts washingtonmonthly.com/2026/03/13/t...

New tax cut proposals from Senators Cory Booker and Chris Van Hollen may sell in a campaign year, but they abandon effective progressive policies, @billscher.bsky.social writes.

With AI creating insatiable demand for electricity, an old but clean source is getting a second look thanks to favorable politics and new extraction technology. It’s Landman for environmentalists, @markoskounalakis.com and Theo Snoey write.

There’s widespread concern about the catastrophic risks posed by AI, from terrorists building bioweapons to machines enslaving humans. But the biggest risk is happening now: LLMs are making us sedentary sacs devoid of confidence, competence, and meaning.

Long sought by both the right and left, Trump-era changes to higher ed could actually protect consumers and lower costs, @jonmarcusboston.bsky.social writes.