Guantanamo and the Myth of Swift Justice
President Trump said he would consider sending the New York attacker to the military prison, but federal courts have a better track record.
The Diversity Visa Program Was Created to Help Irish Immigrants
The history of the green-card lottery, attacked by President Trump on Wednesday, is a story of unintended consequences.
The South Only Embraced States' Rights as It Lost Control of the Federal Government
For decades, slaveholders like Robert E. Lee were powerfully committed to the Union. That changed when Washington stopped protecting their interests.
I Used to Run the Immigration Service—and Trump’s Refugee Policy Is Baseless
A former director of the USCIS, the son of Cuban immigrants, argues that admitting refugees is in the best interest of the United States.
What the Attack in New York Revealed About the Islamic State's Supporters
As ISIS loses territory, the greatest danger remains that more competent fighters will return home.
The Attack in Manhattan Poses a Test for Donald Trump
The president was notably restrained in the wake of an apparent terror attack on Tuesday—that hasn’t often been the case.
‘A Particularly Cowardly Act of Terror’
New York City leaders respond to a terror attack with a show of resolve.
The Educators Helping Students Through Trauma
A comic strip depicts how one New Orleans school’s emphasis on student safety and emotional well-being has helped a 13-year-old navigate a family crisis.
The U.S. Isn’t Prepared for the Next Recession
When it comes—and it will, eventually—it’ll be worse than necessary.
When Will the ‘Harvey Effect’ Reach Academia?
In the hypercompetitive world of higher education, many academics who face sexual harassment remain silent to avoid forfeiting a promotion or research gig.
Puerto Rico's Dire Health-Care Crisis
Over a month after Hurricane Maria, citizens are still facing limited access to medical help and the increasing threat of illness.
Do Parents' Views on Gifted Education Vary by Ethnicity?
A recent study found that families of color at a New York City school were less willing than white families to “game” the system by prepping their kids for admissions tests to gifted-and-talented programs.
The Crisis Facing America’s Preschool Teachers
Efforts to fill centers with better qualified early-childhood workers are threatening the jobs of those who can’t afford to get their college degree, and some states are turning to apprenticeships to solve both problems at once.
The Tragedy of Jeff Flake
The Arizona senator gambled that voters would choose civility and responsible governance over Trump. On Tuesday, he folded.
Americans Are Sending Too Much Stuff to Houston
… and not enough cash.
Can Democrats Revive the Possibility of a Public Option for Health Care?
Senator Brian Schatz is introducing legislation that gives states the option of allowing anyone to buy into Medicaid. Will the party’s progressive wing embrace it?
World Series Hopes Ride on a Pair of Aces
Despite sluggers aplenty on Houston and Los Angeles, each club's title chances hinge on the pitching prowess of Justin Verlander and Clayton Kershaw.
How Much Does the Government Really Need to Know About College Students in America?
Some say a new proposal that would allow federal agencies to collect higher-education data will benefit degree-seekers, but critics argue that it’s an infringement on privacy and could put those who are undocumented at risk.
Climate Change Will Bring Major Flooding to New York Every 5 Years
And that’s only counting the floods caused by hurricanes and tropical storms.
Trump Attacks a Grieving Widow’s Account
The president reescalated the ongoing debate over his condolences to Gold Star families by contradicting the widow of a fallen Special Forces sergeant.