The Threat of White Nationalism, Marcon’s Latest Crisis, and More

April 3, 2023

Supporters of the America First ideology and Donald Trump listen to Nick Fuentes

White nationalism remains a major concern for voters of color

The ideology of white nationalism is now becoming intrinsically linked to Christian nationalism in the United States. Drawing on the recent PRRI/Brookings Christian Nationalism Survey, Gabriel R. Sanchez draws attention to how different demographic groups view the threat.

Protest in Bordeaux against Macron's pension reform plan

Unrest in France challenges Macron’s ambitions

Unions and demonstrators have taken to the streets in France to oppose President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed pension reforms, which would raise the country’s retirement age from 62 to 64. Tara Varma explains the domestic political dynamics and how this may affect the country’s foreign policy.

A notebook with a calculator, pencil, and dollar bills

The implications of President Biden’s student loan policies for students and taxpayers

In testimony before the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, Adam Looney argues that the tools available to the executive branch to fix the student loans crisis are not sufficient to implement nuanced, targeted policies and address the misguided incentives that caused the crisis in the first place.