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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2016

Health Care
Proposition 61: the California ballot initiative that big pharma hates, explainedProposition 61: the California ballot initiative that big pharma hates, explained
Health Care

It would introduce a fundamentally different model of drug pricing to the United States.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
A Nevada judge gave the Trump campaign’s voter fraud paranoia the smackdown it deservedA Nevada judge gave the Trump campaign’s voter fraud paranoia the smackdown it deserved
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Politics

No, helping people vote is not a suspicious activity.

By Dara Lind
Culture
Joss Whedon, Donald Trump, and the fascist fantasy of the lone superheroJoss Whedon, Donald Trump, and the fascist fantasy of the lone superhero
Culture

Trump is running for president like he’s a superhero. Whedon explains why that’s dangerous.

By Constance Grady
Politics
Donald Trump tried to sue a Nevada county that let polls stay open so people could voteDonald Trump tried to sue a Nevada county that let polls stay open so people could vote
Politics

The polling place in question was a Mexican supermarket in a mostly-Latino neighborhood.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Atlanta-area mayor tells Democrats to vote a day late, laments that nobody gets his humorAtlanta-area mayor tells Democrats to vote a day late, laments that nobody gets his humor
Politics

The Republican politician has deleted his Facebook account.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Politics
One chart that shows how worried the markets are about Donald Trump winningOne chart that shows how worried the markets are about Donald Trump winning
Politics

An economist says a Trump presidency could shave 12 to 16 percent off the stock market.

By Timothy B. Lee
Culture
Who is Taylor Swift voting for? She’ll never tell.Who is Taylor Swift voting for? She’ll never tell.
Culture

Swift was never, ever, ever going to endorse Hillary Clinton.

By Caroline Framke
Politics
What I learned reading 4,000 Trump and Clinton tweetsWhat I learned reading 4,000 Trump and Clinton tweets
Politics

Well, that sucked.

By Zachary Crockett
Politics
Why more than 80 million Americans won’t vote on Election DayWhy more than 80 million Americans won’t vote on Election Day
Politics

Voter turnout in the US is way lower than almost any other developed country. Political scientists explain.

By Brad Plumer
Science
Florida voters will help decide the fate of genetically modified mosquitoes in the USFlorida voters will help decide the fate of genetically modified mosquitoes in the US
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Science

This is one of the most important science referendums this election.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Neo-Nazis explain why they support Donald TrumpNeo-Nazis explain why they support Donald Trump
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Politics

While Trump has disavowed endorsements from racist leaders, many draw conclusions between his rhetoric and the mainstreaming of groups on the radical right.

By Mac Schneider
Politics
How your state voted in 2016, compared to 15 prior electionsHow your state voted in 2016, compared to 15 prior elections
Politics

A lot has changed since 1960.

By Zachary Crockett
2016 Presidential Election
6 ways your voting rights could be violated today6 ways your voting rights could be violated today
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2016 Presidential Election

The election isn’t “rigged.” These are the real threats.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Politics
What to watch for on election nightWhat to watch for on election night
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Politics

It all starts with Kentucky — not a swing state, but an important one.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
This “fun” interactive lets you explore what’s new in voter suppression since 2012This “fun” interactive lets you explore what’s new in voter suppression since 2012
Politics

See what your state has been up to.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris