Without charismatic Castro and Russian/Venezuelan support, and with sky-high oil prices, the communist regime is brittle. But as the Cuban-born secretary of state discovers in Iran, breaking things is ...

Without charismatic Castro and Russian/Venezuelan support, and with sky-high oil prices, the Cuban regime is brittle.

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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 ...

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 ...

Hesitancy to use college outcomes data, like post-graduation earnings, is giving way to acceptance and even enthusiasm.

With AI creating more demand for electricity, geothermal is getting a second look thanks to favorable politics and new ...

Trump’s persona depends on the perception that he’s mastered “The Art of the Deal” His war on Iran proves otherwise.

Constitution-First” Republicans are uncomfortable with Trump’s abuses of power, and could be the key to a pro-democracy bipartisan coalition.

New rules on student loans and borrowing could rein in tuition growth and bring accountability to colleges for programs with poor returns.

Dependence on federal programs is corporate America’s dirty secret. In a new report out this week, the Institute for Policy Studies names the 20 largest employers of low-wage workers in America, which ...