2016 National Elections

Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Triumph

The former secretary of state made history by winning the presidential nomination. Can she do it again by winning the presidency?

• Clare Foran
• July 28, 2016

A Truth Made Self-Evident

Hillary Clinton accepted the Democratic nomination in Philadelphia, ratifying a promise made there 240 years before—that all are created equal.

• Yoni Appelbaum
• July 28, 2016

Trump Time Capsule #61: 'A Serious Threat Against the Security of the West'

• James Fallows
• July 28, 2016

Trump Shows the Flaws of NSA Surveillance

His call for Russian hackers to break into Hillary Clinton’s email validate the worst suspicions of security-state critics.

• Conor Friedersdorf
• July 28, 2016

Why Identity Trumps Class for Many at the Democratic Convention

Sketches of voters whose life experiences caused them to see the election through the lenses of gender and race.

• Conor Friedersdorf
• July 28, 2016

The Diverse Left and White Working-Class Right

Does the Democratic Party—open to all immigrants, races, genders, and sexual orientations—have enough room for less educated white voters?

• Ronald Brownstein
• July 28, 2016

Obama Returns to His Biography

Twelve years after introducing himself to the American public as the son of an immigrant, the president recast himself as a bearer of Scotch-Irish values.

• Yoni Appelbaum
• July 27, 2016

Bloomberg's Case Against Trump

The billionaire former New York mayor denounced the Republican nominee as a “dangerous demagogue” and a “risky, reckless, and radical choice.”

• Ron Fournier
• July 27, 2016

A Thermidorian Reaction

At the Democratic National Convention, history repeats itself ...

• Matt Ford
• July 27, 2016

Donald Trump Has Turned the Republicans Into the Party of Russia

His call on a foreign government to hack Hillary Clinton’s email account is a complete subversion of GOP ideals.

• David Frum
• July 27, 2016

Trump Time Capsule #60: Tim Kaine of the Garden State

• James Fallows
• July 27, 2016

Trump's Plea for Russia to Hack the U.S. Government

The Republican nominee publicly asked a foreign government to leak emails from a cabinet secretary, dismissed the Geneva Conventions, and seemed confused about where Tim Kaine came from.

• David A. Graham
• July 27, 2016

Trump Time Capsule #59: 'I Hope Putin Has Hillary's Emails'

• James Fallows
• July 27, 2016

Why Cities Love Tim Kaine

The Democratic vice-presidential candidate built a career around winning urban and suburban voters. Could this be what Hillary Clinton needs to offset Donald Trump’s rural support?

• Ronald Brownstein
• July 27, 2016

How TV Networks Can Force Trump to Release His Tax Returns

Since tough questioning has failed to hold the candidate accountable, broadcast outlets need to apply pressure where it counts—to Trump’s ego.

• Ron Fournier
• July 27, 2016

America's Cities Fight Trump

Liberal mayors see the Republican nominee’s rhetoric as a threat to their diversity and inclusivity.

• Vann R. Newkirk II
• July 27, 2016

Diversity Takes Center Stage at the Democratic National Convention

Delegate Anthony Woods, a former congressional candidate and veteran, is familiar with the DNC’s narratives of inclusion.

• Priscilla Alvarez
• July 27, 2016