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The Week's Best Articles From the Washington Monthly
The Intriguing Role Public Financing of Campaigns Played in the Eric Adams Indictments: Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, professor at Stetson University College of Law, explains how New York City's public campaign finance system made corruption easier to spot. Click here for the full story.
Is Donald Trump Blowing It with Venezuelan American Voters?: María Isabel Puerta Riera, adjunct political science professor at Valencia College, shows how Trump's incendiary language towards Venezuelan migrants may backfire with a critical voting bloc in Florida. Click here for the full story.
The Chaos of the Supreme Court’s Last Term—and What May Be Coming This Time: Legal Affairs Editor Garrett Epps offers a dire preview of the next term for a Supreme Court "caught in currents it can't predict or control." Click here for the full story.
Americans Have Not Actually Turned Against Higher Education Like the Media Says: Kevin Carey and Sophie Nguyen of New America find that most Americans want to send their kids to "some form of education and training after high school." Click here for the full story.
With the Senate on the Line, It’s Time for Democrats to Spend in Florida and Texas: Politics Editor Bill Scher argues Democrats should compete in the two expensive megastates with long-shot Senate races. Click here for the full story.
Idea for Harris: An Opportunity Agenda for Gen X: Contributing Editor Anne Kim proposes an elder care tax credit, a federal 401(k) matching program, long-term care insurance, and financial aid for adult students. Click here for the full story.
Kamala’s Path to Victory Goes Through Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania: Contributing Editor Jonathan Alter conducts a deep dive into Keystone State polling. Click here for the full story.
What Is Going On With Georgia’s Board of Elections?: James D. Zirin, former federal prosecutor, explores why the Republican-controlled agency is suddenly trying to mandate the hand-counting of ballots. Click here for the full story.
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