Policy

The Art of Compulsion

Navigating Americans’ God-given right to be wrong, sometimes.

Moore Maps, More Problems

The Supreme Court considers a dispute over North Carolina’s congressional district maps: A Dispatch Explainer.

What Will the Next Congress Prioritize on China?

An interview with Rep. Chris Smith, plus a look at a bill condemning genocide in Ukraine.

The Forgotten Neighborhood

Understanding place-based dynamics can help us address social breakdown.

Will Student Loan Forgiveness Survive SCOTUS?

The Supreme Court will consider whether the program is constitutional early next year.

SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Christian Web Designer

The Supreme Court decided Colorado’s anti-discrimination protections conflicts with creative professionals’ free speech.

Pushing Back on Pushwoosh

And other ways the government is addressing data and national security concerns.

It’s Lame Duck Season

Congress still has a lot to tackle before its membership rolls over in January.

How the Supreme Court Could Reshape Social Media

Internet companies might lose some protection from legal liability for user-generated content.

Sanctions Are Freeing Iran

The measures have made it hard for the regime to crack down on the people.

The Latest U.S. Shortage: Generic Drugs

From antibiotics to antivirals, supply chains are struggling to keep up with 'tripledemic' demand.

Why Congress Will Never Reform Social Security

And who will pay the price when the trust fund runs out.

On Protests in China, Is Less More?

Plus: Kevin McCarthy mulls the math for his speakership bid, and what comes next for the January 6 committee.

Ranked Choice Voting Is Working in Alaska

Results took longer to come in, but the ultimate outcome makes sense.

The War on Bubba

Our approach to gun crime is a mix of doing nothing and going after middle-aged guys who like to shoot rifles.