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In this issue
The Dangerous Journey of John Eastman
How a mild-mannered law professor became the architect of a scheme to overturn a presidential election.
How Biden Is Using Federal Power to Liberate Localities
The president’s quiet effort to free municipalities from the despotism of GOP governors.
How to Stop Vulture Funds From Killing Local News
Washington has the tools. It’s time to use them.
The Disorder of Succession
Should the president and vice president both die, you’d think we’d have a well-considered plan to reconstitute the government. In fact, we don’t.
Education
Unlike AmeriCorps, the California Service Plan Benefits Residents and the Undocumented
The state’s impressive CollegeCorps program aids postsecondary students in exchange for community service.
Books
Was Edith Wilson the First Woman President?
Woodrow Wilson’s wife had extraordinary influence. Then he suffered a debilitating stroke.