How Donald Trump Broke the Al Smith Dinner
It isn’t the only democratic institution that finds itself in danger.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Paul Ryan Would Like to Share With You the Most Amazing Book
The House speaker thinks there’s a better way for America—and that his plan will change your life.
The First Broken Promise of Hillary Clinton's Presidency
Why her vow not to “add a penny to the debt” is an impossible pledge to keep
Trump's Striking Lack of Interest in the Supreme Court
It’s the issue many conservatives care about most—but when Clinton blew an answer at the debate, the Republican nominee didn’t even seem to notice.
There Was No Trump Pivot
The Republican nominee had opportunities to reverse his controversial positions during Wednesday’s debate, but he refused to take them.
In the Age of Trump, No Wonder Republicans Miss William F. Buckley
The conservative thinker’s work is a reminder of how intellectually self-satisfied politicians and cable-news have become.
Four Things Hillary Clinton Revealed in the Third Debate
The Democratic nominee built on her prohibitive lead, and gave a glimpse of what she’d do in office.
How Clinton Can Shift Resources From the Old to the Young
The presidential candidate should learn from her husband’s 1997 budget deal if she wants her agenda to succeed with Republicans.
The Most Irresponsible Thing Ever Said in a Presidential Debate
Donald Trump refuses to accept the legitimacy of the election he’s trying to win.
Clinton Nukes Trump's Remaining Chances
The Democratic nominee threw her rival’s own words back at him, to illustrate his unsuitability for the office he seeks.