Research
The Facts About Immigration
President Trump and his supporters claim illegal immigrants are bringing danger to America. They’re not.
Features
Table Talk
Bill McKibben: Sounding the Alarm
Climate change is not a problem for the future. Heat, drought, storms and fires are upon us now
Research
Trump in the media: authentic, messy and oddly effective
Donald Trump knows how to grab the limelight. Then what?
Table Talk
David Axelrod: Institutions — and truth — put to test
The political strategist and CNN commentator discusses the state of American politics
Table Talk
Antonio Villaraigosa: Reflections on Los Angeles and California
The former mayor and veteran California politico takes stock of his city and state
Table Talk
Norman Lear: Culture Warrior
Norman Lear reflects on a career of influence and consequence.
Sketches
Editor's Note
Blueprint: In Defense of Thinking
Hofstadter warned of anti-intellectualism in America. A word to the wise
Landscape
“A Lighter Look” — The President is Lying!
Faced with Trump’s lies, Rick Meyer turns back the clock to consult “Multiquack”
Takeaway
Closing Note: Start with Truth
The crying need for truth in an era of lies, distortions and stupidity
Exclusively Online
“A Lighter Look”
Rick Meyer begins a new column in this issue of Blueprint. “A Lighter Look” presents some of Meyer’s less-serious observations on American government and politics.
First Person
What do voters care about?
Our correspondent-turned-canvasser brings home notes from the field.
Takeaway
The Other Side of Discord
Is there a solution to discord? It’s not just about being polite.
Exclusively Online
Trump and policing — the consent decree
Donald Trump and former AG Jeff Sessions say consent decrees have increased crime. Are they telling the truth?
