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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2016

Technology
How Trump masterfully exploited the structural weaknesses of the pressHow Trump masterfully exploited the structural weaknesses of the press
Technology

A media scholar on Donald Trump and perils of a Balkanized media.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Donald Trump’s candidacy is the first time American politics has left me truly afraidDonald Trump’s candidacy is the first time American politics has left me truly afraid
Politics

Here is what we know about Donald Trump. Here is why he shouldn’t be president.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
I’m a comedian. I’m used to hecklers. But since Donald Trump, they’ve become intolerable.I’m a comedian. I’m used to hecklers. But since Donald Trump, they’ve become intolerable.
Politics

I quit my dream job at Second City after an audience member complained that he was “sitting too close to a Mexican.”

By Peter Kim
Politics
The battle for the Senate looks really, really closeThe battle for the Senate looks really, really close
Politics

Here are the races to watch on election night.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Democrats should worry less about Trump and more about the House and SenateDemocrats should worry less about Trump and more about the House and Senate
Politics

The further down the ballot, the worse for Dems.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
In 1966, long voting lines were a sign of progress. In 2016, they’re a symbol of suppression.In 1966, long voting lines were a sign of progress. In 2016, they’re a symbol of suppression.
Politics

Fifty years after long voting lines broke barriers, they’re building them back up.

By Victoria M. Massie
Science
Americans are stressed the hell out about this electionAmericans are stressed the hell out about this election
Science

Election anxiety is real. Many Americans report “significant stress” due to 2016.

By Brian Resnick
Politics
Mike Pence’s church pitch, the Johnson Amendment, and the decline of the religious rightMike Pence’s church pitch, the Johnson Amendment, and the decline of the religious right
Politics

The candidate’s plea to to evangelicals two days before the election says a lot about the Religious Right’s decline

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
Canadians are terrified about Donald TrumpCanadians are terrified about Donald Trump
Politics

A major Canadian paper begged, “Please don’t vote for Donald Trump.”

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Why black voter turnout is down in North CarolinaWhy black voter turnout is down in North Carolina
Politics

Blame voter suppression (and a hurricane).

By German Lopez
Politics
North Carolina Republicans just bragged that black voter turnout is down in their stateNorth Carolina Republicans just bragged that black voter turnout is down in their state
Politics

In a press release, the party claimed the numbers show the “North Carolina Obama coalition” is “crumbling.”

By German Lopez
Politics
How the Trumps tried — and failed — to keep black families like mine out of their neighborhoodHow the Trumps tried — and failed — to keep black families like mine out of their neighborhood
Politics

Donald Trump says the inner city is hell. He doesn’t talk about his family’s role in creating segregated neighborhoods.

By Michelle Garcia
Politics
Donald Trump’s rumored Cabinet picks are his most dedicated sycophantsDonald Trump’s rumored Cabinet picks are his most dedicated sycophants
Politics

It’s just cronies.

By Dylan Matthews
Science
Want to improve the health of women? Electing a female leader helps.Want to improve the health of women? Electing a female leader helps.
Science

Research suggests women leaders are more likely than men to prioritize health and women’s issues.

By Julia Belluz
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