America’s higher-ed crisis is just one front in a broader struggle over national priorities—from immigration reform to public safety and national defense. Here’s what MI scholars have been tackling this week: Most college rankings reward prestige—not purpose. Our new City Journal College Rankings evaluate 100 schools on what really matters: educational quality, free inquiry, and outcomes that justify the cost. In a major new report, MI fellow Daniel Di Martino models the long-term fiscal and economic impact of immigration—using a Congressional Budget Office–style approach. His findings: smarter, merit-based immigration strengthens growth and fiscal sustainability. In the New York Post, fellow Rafael A. Mangual and former NYPD commissioner William J. Bratton warn against a proposed law that would strip the police commissioner of disciplinary authority. Their message: weakening accountability means weaker public safety. In The Atlantic, Charles Fain Lehman digs into how fear of crime and disorder drives people off subways, buses, and light-rail systems. Quality of life, not convenience, determines whether cities thrive—or empty out. In City Journal, Carolyn Gorman examines New York’s proposal to legalize hallucinogens. Her warning: amid rising mental-health crises, policymakers are flirting with drugs that carry serious risks. City Journal Investigative analyst Stu Smith exposes a global activist campaign to undermine the F-35 fighter program—one of America’s most vital defense assets. If unchecked, this movement could erode U.S. military readiness for years to come. For the latest from MI and City Journal, subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eriGg5NU
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