Policy
An Attempt to Upend the Electoral College, Explained
A push for a national popular presidential vote faces constitutional problems.
Ukraine’s Battle for Capitol Hill
The future of American aid to the embattled nation will be shaped by the counteroffensive now underway.
The Supreme Court’s Pending Immigration Case, Explained
Justices may decide whether the executive branch can narrow enforcement of immigration laws in a case with broad implications.
Representation vs. Democracy
Not all representative bodies are democratic, and not everything should be democratized.
Enough Already With the Toddler Economics
A good outcome doesn’t mean good economics, regardless of what you call it.
Better Data Means Better Policy
The significance of the Census Bureau adopting a new method to measure inflation.
Republicans Lean Into Defunding the (Federal) Police
Plus: Kevin McCarthy and his detractors reach a deal to resume House votes.
Chris Christie Talks Trump, China and Entitlements
From the New Jersey governor’s sit-down with The Dispatch.
The Changing Status of Transgender Medical Intervention, Explained
Divided opinions on hormones and surgery are fueling more legislation and legal battles.
Republicans Pledge Response to Trump Indictment
Plus: Fangs out for McCarthy, and lawmakers consider patent rules for AI inventions.
Crawling Toward a Carbon Tariff?
A new bipartisan bill aims to pave the way for more ambitious climate-oriented trade policy.
The (Possible) Commercial-Mortgage Meltdown
Don’t assume that anything is foolproof until you’ve met the fool.
The Affirmative Action Legal Saga, Explained
The Supreme Court could end five decades of race-based college admissions policy.
La Sombrita and America’s Pervasive Band-Aid Problem
How an L.A. bus stop program reflects cross-country policy dysfunctions.