Nothing makes voters angrier at the party in power than having less money in their pockets, and real disposable income is ...

Hometown Headlines: Research shows that communities with less local news have higher levels of loneliness. Here, café customers read the Midcoast Villager, a weekly newspaper serving Midcoast Maine.

New federal loan limits restrict borrowing for graduate degrees in many fields, and prospects for private loans are also grim.

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The unitary executive theory rests on a misinformed reading of the Constitution and the Founders’ understanding of presidential power.

One in five voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 now regrets their vote. Inflation and war are their biggest complaints.

A new report makes the case for multiple paths after high school—and shows where education and workforce systems still need ...

Campaign spending data from party-affiliated committees show that Democrats are playing offense in some surprising places.

A proposed settlement would give Visa and Mastercard's duopoly a free pass, and deliver no relief on swipe fees.

A new report makes a nuanced case for what post-secondary graduates need to get ahead. Founded in 1969, the Washington Monthly is an independent media organization based in Washington, D.C. Our ...