When it comes to foreign policy, Congress must rein Trump in
Author Michael Fuchs discusses Congress' obligation to keep the United States safe from President Trump's dangerous foreign policies.
How Mike Pompeo Stole the North Korea Show
Authors Michael Fuchs and Abigail Bard discuss why Mike Pompeo's meeting with Kim Jong-un raises serious questions about the former CIA director's suitability for secretary of state.
Commentary: Secretary Zinke’s Empty Promise to Fund the National Parks
Matt Lee-Ashley writes on the insufficiency of Interior Secretary Zinke's new plan to fund U.S. national parks.
Strikes without Strategy in Syria, Years in the Making
Brian Katulis and Peter Juul discuss how the United States has lacked of a meaningful, effective Syria strategy—even before the Trump administration.
Trump’s Passive-Aggressive Syria Policy Risks Creating More Mayhem in the Middle East
Authors Brian Katulis and Daniel Benaim discuss Trump's "passive-aggressive" Middle East strategy and how it undercuts U.S. influence and ability to shape outcomes in the region.
The Sessions trap on immigration
Author Tom Jawetz explains how Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the current administration are exploiting a number of weakness in the court system to deport undocumented immigrants.
Why Americans Should Care About North Korea
Author Michael Fuchs explains why Americans should support pragmatic, long-term diplomacy with North Korea.
This thing called race – From America to Wakanda: Bouncing white boys at a movie theatre tell a new story
Gautam Adhikari discusses evolving race relations and the meaning of those changes in U.S. culture.
Should Mike Pompeo be confirmed?
Author Lawrence J. Korb encourages senators to challenge Mike Pompeo's foreign policy stances before confirming him as secretary of state.
Congress has a ‘second chance’ for bipartisan criminal justice reform
Authors Ed Chung and Jason Pye discuss the need for bipartisan criminal justice reform.
Why Pompeo Must Prioritize U.S. Diplomacy
Author Gordon Gray discusses why it is imperative for the United States to reinvigorate its diplomacy and assume a leadership role within the international community.
Mnuchin’s ill-advised plan on nonbank SIFIs
Gregg Gelzinis discusses how Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's plan to raise the threshold above which banks face increased regulation—from $50 billion to $250 billion—could make the financial system less stable.
America’s Teachers Are at Their Boiling Point
Author Lisette Partelow discusses the recent teacher strikes and the need to include educators in the conversation for higher pay.
Young workers deserve better training
Authors Angela Hanks and David Madland discuss how compensation for today's young workers fare far worse than younger workers a generation ago and how a modernized training system can change that.
Donald Trump and Republicans are botching health care. We need Medicare for anyone.
Author Topher Spiro discusses the need for "Medicare for anyone"—a path of greater expansion and security for the health care system—rather than retrenchment.