Long school closures have put public education — and Randi Weingarten, the leader of a major teachers’ union — on the defensive.
Author: David Leonhardt
The Long Shadow of Covid School Closures
Long school closures have put public education — and Randi Weingarten, the leader of a major teachers’ union — on the defensive.
Biden’s Quiet Re-election Strategy
As Biden starts his campaign, we ask why he doesn’t spend more time in the public eye.
How Strong Is the Economy?
The answer depends on how you measure success.
Democrats’ Numbers Problem
We look at the costs of Dianne Feinstein’s absence to the Democratic Party’s agenda.
India Is Surpassing China in Population
We look at India’s looming status as the world’s most populous country and also give you the latest on the Fox News settlement.
Clarence Thomas’s Gifts and the Supreme Court’s Credibility
Only 25 percent of Americans have a lot of faith in the court.
Will Abortion Kill the Filibuster?
Courts don’t make laws. Congress does.
The Battle Over Abortion Drugs
We explain the dueling rulings on abortion and what’s likely to happen next.
The Power and Limits of Abortion Politics
What should we make of the role that abortion played in both the Chicago and Wisconsin elections this week?