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2016 Presidential Election

Coverage of the 2016 presidential election.

Politics
If Donald Trump becomes the face of American racism, racism winsIf Donald Trump becomes the face of American racism, racism wins
Politics

Focusing on individual bigotry is actually a conservative way to think about things.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Politics
7 specific ways states made it harder for Americans to vote in 20167 specific ways states made it harder for Americans to vote in 2016
Politics

Those long early voting lines aren’t a total accident.

By German Lopez
Science
The unthinkably high stakes for climate change that we’ve completely ignored this electionThe unthinkably high stakes for climate change that we’ve completely ignored this election
Science

The next president will make decisions that will echo for centuries.

By David Roberts
Science
“Power magnifies personality” — remember that when casting votes“Power magnifies personality” — remember that when casting votes
Science

Psychologists have long studied what power does to the mind. It isn’t always pretty.

By Brian Resnick
Politics
The 7 voter turnout questions that could decide the 2016 electionThe 7 voter turnout questions that could decide the 2016 election
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What to watch for as both parties put their get-out-the-vote operations into high gear.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Ohio Democrats issue 11th-hour appeal to Supreme Court to stop voter intimidationOhio Democrats issue 11th-hour appeal to Supreme Court to stop voter intimidation
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Voter safety has become a key issue leading up to Election Day.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
Why I think Nate Silver’s model underrates Clinton’s oddsWhy I think Nate Silver’s model underrates Clinton’s odds
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The uncertainty is real, but it’s not balanced.

By Matthew Yglesias
Video
From white supremacy to Barack Obama: the 6-minute history of the Democratic PartyFrom white supremacy to Barack Obama: the 6-minute history of the Democratic Party
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The Democratic Party’s racist past, explained in 6 minutes.

By Andrew Prokop and Johnny Harris
Politics
A Hillary Clinton presidency will greatly boost women’s representation in politics, with big policy consequencesA Hillary Clinton presidency will greatly boost women’s representation in politics, with big policy consequences
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The woman factor is a bigger deal than people realize.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Pantsuit Nation, the giant, secret Hillary Facebook group, explainedPantsuit Nation, the giant, secret Hillary Facebook group, explained
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It’s a troll-free internet oasis for Clinton supporters.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Politics
This is the year of the Latino voteThis is the year of the Latino vote
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It’s been 20 years in the making — and, win or lose, it’s reshaped the Democratic Party.

By Dara Lind
Politics
How I came to realize that a woman president would be a huge dealHow I came to realize that a woman president would be a huge deal
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When I was 23, I thought “girls already rule.” But that isn’t really true.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Democratic National Convention: news and updatesDemocratic National Convention: news and updates
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John Oliver’s final plea against Donald TrumpJohn Oliver’s final plea against Donald Trump
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“We are at a point where this man has a genuine shot at the presidency,” Oliver warned.

By German Lopez
The people’s tyrant: what Plato can teach us about Donald Trump
Politics

Trump put fascism on the ballot this year, and millions of people said “yes.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
The case for allowing 16-year-olds to voteThe case for allowing 16-year-olds to vote
Politics

They are capable and ready to contribute.

By Zachary Crockett
Politics
A Trump loss could mean sexist attitudes are changing — but not nearly fast enoughA Trump loss could mean sexist attitudes are changing — but not nearly fast enough
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Trump’s attitudes about gender aren’t dying out. Research says millennial men will probably carry the torch.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Donald Trump’s success reveals a frightening weakness in American democracyDonald Trump’s success reveals a frightening weakness in American democracy
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Trump found a flaw in our political system, and we have no way to fix it.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
9 ways to make voting better9 ways to make voting better
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American elections can feel a bit outdated. Here’s how to improve them.

By German Lopez
Politics
The Oath Keepers, the far-right group answering Trump’s call to watch the polls, explainedThe Oath Keepers, the far-right group answering Trump’s call to watch the polls, explained
Politics

“To Those Planning to Conduct Election Fraud: You Will Not Succeed.”

By Jennifer Williams
Politics
If America were Canada, the election would have been over long agoIf America were Canada, the election would have been over long ago
Politics

Elections in Canada last only seven weeks.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Obama says what many people are thinking about Trump’s Twitter account getting taken awayObama says what many people are thinking about Trump’s Twitter account getting taken away
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When did Barack Obama become the United States’ foremost thrower of shade?

By Dara Lind
World Politics
The anti-Clinton insurgency at the FBI, explainedThe anti-Clinton insurgency at the FBI, explained
World Politics

It isn’t just bad for Clinton. It’s also a disaster for the FBI.

By Yochi Dreazen
2016 Presidential Election
There are 4,000 people in a half-mile voting line in Cincinnati today. This isn’t okay.There are 4,000 people in a half-mile voting line in Cincinnati today. This isn’t okay.
2016 Presidential Election

Lines this long shouldn’t happen.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
FBI director: New emails don’t change our conclusion that Clinton shouldn’t be chargedFBI director: New emails don’t change our conclusion that Clinton shouldn’t be charged
Politics

James Comey just sent a new letter to Congress.

By Andrew Prokop
Donald Trump
In final days, Trump is obsessed with vengeance, kept away from Twitter by staffIn final days, Trump is obsessed with vengeance, kept away from Twitter by staff
Donald Trump

His own aides paint a damning picture to the New York Times.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Could 2 electors in Washington state throw the election to Donald Trump?Could 2 electors in Washington state throw the election to Donald Trump?
Politics

Two candidates to the Electoral College raise a scenario that could trigger a constitutional crisis.

By Jeff Stein
Culture
Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton impression isn’t accurate — but it is perfect for 2016Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton impression isn’t accurate — but it is perfect for 2016
Culture

Clinton simmers; McKinnon erupts.

By Caroline Framke
2016 Presidential Election
Trump is spending the last days before the election pandering to conspiracy theoristsTrump is spending the last days before the election pandering to conspiracy theorists
2016 Presidential Election

Trump’s closing pitch to America is profoundly disturbing.

By Jennifer Williams
Politics
Melania’s illegal immigration problem reminds us what Trump’s campaign has always been aboutMelania’s illegal immigration problem reminds us what Trump’s campaign has always been about
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Hint: It’s not economic anxiety.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Melania Trump’s sketchy immigration history, explainedMelania Trump’s sketchy immigration history, explained
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If a new Associated Press report is right, Melania Trump herself was once an “illegal” immigrant.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Nevada politics expert: “Trump is dead” in the stateNevada politics expert: “Trump is dead” in the state
Politics

Early voting has concluded in Nevada, and the numbers don’t look good for Trump.

By Andrew Prokop
Hillary Clinton
Beyoncé just invoked a Hillary Clinton controversy from 1992 — as a feminist mantra for 2016Beyoncé just invoked a Hillary Clinton controversy from 1992 — as a feminist mantra for 2016
Hillary Clinton

“I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas.”

By Libby Nelson
Video
I went to a Trump rally and all I got was gropedI went to a Trump rally and all I got was groped
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Video

What does justice look like in Donald Trump’s America?

By Liz Plank
Politics
Judge orders North Carolina to restore thousands of voter registrationsJudge orders North Carolina to restore thousands of voter registrations
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The judge previously called the process for purging voters “insane.”

By German Lopez
Politics
Trump said Obama screamed at a protester. Watch what really happened.Trump said Obama screamed at a protester. Watch what really happened.
Politics
Bernie Sanders’s old fans are voting for Clinton now — so they can pressure her laterBernie Sanders’s old fans are voting for Clinton now — so they can pressure her later
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”Bernie supporters are going to march to the polls and defeat Trump.”

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Election expert: “the race for the House is over: Republicans are going to keep it”Election expert: “the race for the House is over: Republicans are going to keep it”
Politics

Bad news for Congressional Democrats: Donald Trump has recovered in the polls.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
New polls: Donald Trump could actually make this a nail-biterNew polls: Donald Trump could actually make this a nail-biter
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Hillary Clinton leads narrowly, but it looks close.

By Andrew Prokop