A Pivotal Moment for Bernie Sanders
The presidential candidate vowed to “fight for a progressive party platform” at the Democratic National Convention despite a series of defeats in the Northeast.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Why Trump Might Regret Playing 'The Woman Card' Against Clinton
The entertainer says his opponent wouldn’t have succeeded if she were a man—and overstates his own popularity among women.
A Debate Where the Voters Pick the Questions
Candidates in a Florida Senate race test out a new format that could be adopted for the presidential match-ups this fall.
Bernie Sanders and the Unsung Struggle for Civil Rights in the North
In the mid-1960s, Chicago became the most important test case for implementing civil-rights legislation to prohibit school segregation.
Trump Accelerates Down the Track
The Republican front-runner steamed ahead to five decisive wins on Tuesday night, while Hillary Clinton took four states, leaving only Rhode Island to Bernie Sanders.
How Race and Gender Shaped the Senate Race in Maryland
The matchup between Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen is a case study in the way Democratic politics are shifting on issues of identity.
Why a Judge Ruled North Carolina's Voter-ID Law Constitutional
Thomas Schroeder said the state’s strict new voting law did not unfairly prevent black voters from casting ballots.
Why the Cruz-Kasich Alliance Will Fail
Both men want to stop Trump. But even together, they don’t have the numbers to do it easily.
The Deep Grooves of 2016
This presidential contest has been marked by unusually consistent cultural loyalties since it began, which could say a lot about the final result.
Can Religious Freedom and LGBT Rights Co-Exist?
The two sides haven’t found a way to work together—and the fight is getting a lot nastier.