A Journal of Ideas

College

The Promise of "Free" College

And why, when so many students are finishing their degrees late—or not at all—it's simply not enough.

By Michael Dannenberg Konrad Mugglestone

Affirmative Action and the Burden of Argument

Some lessons to draw from a scholar of Black Lives Matter, as Trump's Justice Department goes after affirmative action.

By Nathan Pippenger

ITT Tech's Closure Strikes a Blow Against Inequality

At their worst, for-profit colleges aren't just scam operations.

By Nathan Pippenger

Platform Debates: Free College?

Mike Konczal says "yes," but Kevin Carey is opposed.

By The Editors

Free Tuition Subsidizes the Rich

By Kevin Carey