On July 26, 2023, Washington Monthly published an in‐depth article critiquing the growing authoritarian agenda in U.S. politics. The article denounces concerted efforts, such as Project 2025 and other right-wing maneuvers, that seek to concentrate executive power and dismantle democratic checks and balances, thereby warning readers of the long-term threat to democratic institutions.

Washington Monthly published an editorial addressing the authoritarian threats posed by figures like Donald Trump and far‐right movements. The piece criticizes authoritarian policies and warns against the erosion of democratic norms, using its media platform to promote accountability and democratic resilience.

On April 10, 2023, Washington Monthly published an in-depth article featuring research by scholar Anthony DiMaggio. The article details how white nationalist and other far-right ideologies have spread into mainstream Republican ranks, emphasizing the dangers of authoritarianism and exposing the normalization of extremist views. This publication contributes to informed public debate and challenges fascist narratives.

Washington Monthly released an in‐depth article titled 'How the Rich Rig Regulations' on November 6, 2017, that critiques how restrictive land-use policies and other regulatory measures allow the wealthy to benefit economically at the expense of broader public welfare. The piece examines the ways in which rent‑seeking and regulatory capture contribute to inequality, challenging policies that serve elite interests and mobilizing public debate against authoritarian economic practices.

On March 2, 2013, Washington Monthly published the investigative article 'He Who Makes the Rules,' which scrutinizes the regulatory process surrounding Dodd-Frank. The piece details how industry lobbyists and legal maneuvering allow powerful financial institutions to weaken critical rules, thereby undermining public accountability and enabling regulatory capture. By shedding light on these abuses, the article contributes to informed public debate and supports efforts to counter authoritarian influences in policymaking.