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Higher Ed Reform? Let’s Not Forget About Research.
Our debates focus on access, affordability, and debt. But life has gotten harder for researchers, too.
Bernie Sanders Once Defended Daniel Ortega’s Crackdown on Nicaraguan Citizens
You have to read the letter to believe it.
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How we're doing, what we're up to now, and a preview of what's to come.
Do the Debates Even Matter for Bloomberg?
His bad performance in Las Vegas didn't help him, but his strategy doesn't count on him doing well.
How to Fight China’s Oppression of Its Own People? Boycott the 2022 Olympics.
It might be the one way to challenge Xi’s power.
A Big, Beautiful Wall—And the Military Will Pay for It
Last year, the national emergency irritated congressional constitutionalists. This year, it's the war hawks who are chafing.
The Architecture of Owning the Libs
What's really going on with that draft executive order about federal buildings.
Should Attorney General Barr Resign?
He has helped create the perception that the Justice Department is politicized.
Why We Need More Doggone Parks
Want to foster a sense of community? Parks are much cheaper than show public works projects.
Polling Is a Tricky Business. Reading the Results Doesn’t Have to Be.
A primer to help you navigate the 2020 horserace.
The Democrats Have Gotten More Ideological. That Might Be a Losing Strategy.
Ideology cohesion is usually a trait of a minority party.
How to Rein in China? The Middle East Offers Clues.
Believe it or not, our tactical successes in the region can guide us in dealing with Beijing.
A Wisconsin Question: Which Flavor of Trump?
A Wisconsin special election gives a hint of whether the state has soured on the Scott Walker agenda.
William Barr Has a Decision to Make
He can tell Trump to stop interfering in DoJ business, he can stop acting on that interference, or he can quit.
Sanders, Buttigieg, and Klobuchar Shine in New Hampshire
Meanwhile, Bloomberg looms while Warren and Biden flail.