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Presidential Election Archive

Archives for November 2016

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
Politics

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
Politics

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
Politics

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
Video

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
Politics

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
Politics

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
Politics

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
Play
Politics

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
Politics
John Oliver’s final plea against Donald TrumpJohn Oliver’s final plea against Donald Trump
Politics

“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