Washington Monthly Releases Spring 2026 Issue
The April/May/June 2026 edition includes articles on the administration's approach to diversity programs, continued use of the A-10 Warthog jet in the Persian Gulf, and Amazon's pricing algorithms. Additional pieces examine education policy, immigration enforcement in Oregon, homelessness efforts in California, and other topics. The issue is dated May 5, 2026.
washingtonmonthly.comOne article examines how the administration that pledged to eliminate identity politics has adjusted the focus of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The piece is dated February 18, 2026.
Another reports that the Air Force has continued to deploy the A-10 Warthog jet extensively in the Persian Gulf. The aircraft remains in service decades after the service first sought to retire it. The article is dated April 3, 2026.
A third piece discusses how fighting in the Middle East may create opportunities for Ukrainian military technology and tactics to be adopted in the Persian Gulf. It states that Kyiv and U.S. allies would need to act on that opportunity.
The article is dated April 2, 2026. An essay argues that the primary concern with artificial intelligence is not malfunction but its tendency to reduce human effort and interpersonal connection. The piece is dated March 12, 2026.
A report details a provision in the recent tax legislation that establishes oversight mechanisms for higher education quality. The article notes that both parties have supported similar measures for decades and questions whether the provision will remain in place. It is dated April 1, 2026.
One story describes how a coastal town in Oregon has become involved in debates over new deportation centers planned by immigration authorities. The town is identified as Newport. The article is dated March 9, 2026.
Another article reviews actions taken by the California governor on homelessness policy. It states that the governor's emphasis on permanent housing without sufficient temporary shelter options may affect future political considerations. The piece is dated March 25, 2026.
An analysis suggests that differing Democratic proposals for K-12 education each contain useful elements. The article is dated April 9, 2026. A report on retail pricing states that Amazon's artificial intelligence systems contribute to higher online prices by coordinating market movements that appear as competition.
The article is dated April 20, 2026. -led liberal world order dated May 4, 2026, along with book reviews and essays on crime policy, author Judy Blume, labor movement changes among college graduates, the history of abortion rights decisions, and a legal argument regarding presidential term limits. The full issue became available on May 5, 2026.
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