Donald Trump's four years of rhetoric were a shock to democratic norms, but did he inflict permanent harm on America's systems of government? While not all is well for U.S. institutions, Elaine Kamarck writes that the guardrails of democracy have held firm.
While President Biden has distanced himself from cannabis reform, there are still several actions that he can pursue to reverse some of the disastrous effects of the War on Drugs. From a commission to study federal marijuana legalization to expanded funding for restorative justice programs, John Hudak outlines executive-level policies to reduce harms from America's destructive drug war.
Disinformation, conspiracies, and social media mayhem are fueling a war on facts. In his new book, "The Constitution of Knowledge," Jonathan Rauch offers a sweeping and readable description of how every American can defend objective truth and free inquiry from threats as far away as Russia and as close as a smartphone.
ICYMI: Reconciliation 101. Congressional experts Sarah Binder and Molly Reynolds explained the Senate budget process, how parties have used it to evade the filibuster, and more in a recent webinar.
Are four-day school weeks a good idea? The four-day school week is increasingly common for rural youth, but questions remain over its efficacy. Paul Thompson and Emil Morton review the evidence around this educational model.
An overdue first step to foster competition. President Biden recently signed an executive order to rein in powerful corporations. In The Washington Post, Bill Baer writes that this was a much-needed start to challenge anticompetitive abuses.
Biden’s generation: Silent no more.Morley Winograd and Michael Hais examine how President Biden's upbringing as a member of the Silent Generation has shaped his beliefs and behaviors in office.
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