The Week's Best Articles From the Washington Monthly
Lessons for Democrats and a plea to Senate Republicans
The Week's Best Articles From the Washington Monthly
Kamala Harris’s Policy Agenda Kneecapped Her Chances: Contributing Writer Robert J. Shapiro argues that the Harris campaign needed a stronger set of policies on inflation, education, and immigration. Click here for the full story.
As GOP Senators Choose Their Leader, Trump Demands They Bend the Knee: Contributing Writer Peter M. Shane urges the incoming Republican-led Senate to resist the president-elect's pressure to cede its advise and consent responsibilities. Click here for the full story.
The Hard Lesson We Learned About Immigration: Politics Editor Bill Scher analyzes how the immigration issue complicated the Democratic campaign this year. Click here for the full story.
A Very Rough Day in New Jersey: Executive Editor Digital Matthew Cooper digs into Donald Trump's near-victory in the Garden State and the disturbing lessons for the Democrats. Click here for the full story.
How Francis Fukuyama and “The Big Lebowski” Explain Trump’s Victory: Author David Masciotra examines the influence of nihilism on the 2024 election. Click here for the full story.
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