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More from Election results 2016: Donald Trump wins the presidency, Republicans control House and Senate

World Politics
Donald Trump’s victory is part of a global white backlashDonald Trump’s victory is part of a global white backlash
World Politics

How racism and xenophobia is fueling a global far-right surge — one that got its biggest win yet.

By Zack Beauchamp
2016 Presidential Election
Hillary Clinton’s concession speech full transcript: 2016 presidential electionHillary Clinton’s concession speech full transcript: 2016 presidential election
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2016 Presidential Election

“We have still not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling.”

By Tara Golshan
2016 Presidential Election
After being mum on Trump, Canada’s Trudeau congratulates himAfter being mum on Trump, Canada’s Trudeau congratulates him
2016 Presidential Election

The Canadian prime minister has had few words about the brash populist for the entire campaign.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Why Trump won, explained in 727 wordsWhy Trump won, explained in 727 words
Politics

It was a narrow victory. But it’s devastating for the Democratic Party.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Low voter turnout in a few key states may have helped Donald TrumpLow voter turnout in a few key states may have helped Donald Trump
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Many of Obama’s voters stayed home this time around.

By Brad Plumer
Politics
How to watch: Paul Ryan speaks after Donald Trump’s victoryHow to watch: Paul Ryan speaks after Donald Trump’s victory
Politics

Ryan supported Trump — and is one of the only men in America able to stop him.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Donald Trump despised the Electoral College in 2012. It just won him the election.Donald Trump despised the Electoral College in 2012. It just won him the election.
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Trump called the system “a disaster for democracy.”

By German Lopez
Politics
5 winners and 4 losers from the 2016 election5 winners and 4 losers from the 2016 election
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By Dylan Matthews
2016 Presidential Election
Trump’s campaign promises about Mexico have sent the peso plungingTrump’s campaign promises about Mexico have sent the peso plunging
2016 Presidential Election

The peso lost 13 percent of its value over night.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
A letter to my 6-year-old daughter after Hillary Clinton lost the presidencyA letter to my 6-year-old daughter after Hillary Clinton lost the presidency
Politics

“I want to teach you that when you’re faced with a bully, you don’t run away and you don’t hide.”

By Brian Moritz
2016 Presidential Election
What front pages of US newspapers look like the morning after Donald Trump’s presidential victoryWhat front pages of US newspapers look like the morning after Donald Trump’s presidential victory
2016 Presidential Election

Triumph. Stunner. Shock.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Stephen Colbert couldn’t hold it together on live TVStephen Colbert couldn’t hold it together on live TV
Culture

“I wouldn’t wanna be alone right now.”

By Emily St. James
2016 Presidential Election
Republicans now control the presidency, the Senate, and the HouseRepublicans now control the presidency, the Senate, and the House
2016 Presidential Election

For the first time since 2007, Republicans will control both the executive and legislative branches of government.

By Sarah Frostenson
Science
In a devastating blow to the beverage industry, 4 cities passed soda taxesIn a devastating blow to the beverage industry, 4 cities passed soda taxes
Science

San Francisco, Oakland, Albany, and Boulder voted against soda in landslides.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Marijuana legalization won big on Election Day. It will keep winning.Marijuana legalization won big on Election Day. It will keep winning.
Politics

Marijuana legalization is looking more and more inevitable with every election.

By German Lopez
Politics
Donald Trump now has a whole country to govern, not just Breitbart NationDonald Trump now has a whole country to govern, not just Breitbart Nation
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To be a president for all Americans, he will have to disappoint his biggest fans.

By Dara Lind
Politics
It’s now on America’s institutions — and the Republican Party — to check Donald TrumpIt’s now on America’s institutions — and the Republican Party — to check Donald Trump
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We’re about to see how strong the American system really is.

By Ezra Klein
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Hillary Clinton has conceded the election. Donald Trump will be our next president.Hillary Clinton has conceded the election. Donald Trump will be our next president.
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Media obsession with a bullshit email scandal helped Trump to the White HouseMedia obsession with a bullshit email scandal helped Trump to the White House
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America is not, it turns out, better than thisAmerica is not, it turns out, better than this
Politics

The arc of the universe bends, for at least four years, away from justice.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Clinton campaign chair: she’s not going to give a concession speech tonightClinton campaign chair: she’s not going to give a concession speech tonight
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“Go home.” More to come tomorrow, Podesta said.

By Tara Golshan
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Republicans have kept control of the SenateRepublicans have kept control of the Senate
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By Andrew Prokop
Live election results: It’s over. Republicans will control the Senate.
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By Sarah Frostenson and Jeff Stein
2016 Presidential Election
One tweet that explains why Donald Trump is shockingly close to winningOne tweet that explains why Donald Trump is shockingly close to winning
2016 Presidential Election

The white working class is voting like other minority groups.

By Libby Nelson