New rules on student loans and borrowing could rein in tuition growth and bring accountability to colleges for programs with poor returns.

Last month, Democratic gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill notched blockbuster victories in Virginia and New Jersey. Spanberger trounced her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov.

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Americans say health care costs are their number one pocketbook concern. In response, many are offering a panoply of non-solutions.

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 ...

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Every energy crisis is a windfall for oil refiners—and consumers pay the price. Founded in 1969, the Washington Monthly is an independent media organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission: To ...

Every energy crisis is a windfall for oil refiners—and consumers pay the price. Founded in 1969, the Washington Monthly is an independent media organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission: To ...

Jesse Jackson was furious over injustice. He was also full of hope. His funeral was a reminder that the two were never meant to be separated.