President Donald Trump and his administration have sanctioned violence toward immigrants and ordinary American citizens. Based on new evidence, a majority of his core supporters think that’s fine.

The late scholar of mass movements, charismatic leaders, and government violence foreshadowed the president’s rise and the MAGA movement in The Origins of Totalitarianism. Recent polling proves her ...

The late scholar of mass movements, charismatic leaders, and government violence foreshadowed the president’s rise and the MAGA movement in The Origins of Totalitarianism. Recent polling proves her ...

The late scholar of mass movements, charismatic leaders, and government violence foreshadowed the president’s rise and the MAGA movement in The Origins of Totalitarianism. Recent polling proves her ...

Historians may debate the greatest presidents, but Donald Trump’s constitutional abuses and corruption cement his place at the bottom.

Founded in 1969, the Washington Monthly is an independent media organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission: To preserve democracy and champion good governance through honest journalism and ...

Founded in 1969, the Washington Monthly is an independent media organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission: To preserve democracy and champion good governance through honest journalism and ...

Can Democrats take the Senate in 2026? A state-by-state look at primaries, electability fights, and the path to a majority.

On the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, when some manipulate memory, a scholar calls for a new look at the past.

On the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, when some manipulate memory, a scholar calls for a new look at the past—and our common humanity.

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