The 2016 Presidential Election: A Devil's Glossary
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2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
Americans Don't Need Reconciliation—They Need to Get Better at Arguing
A rush to reunion can entrench injustice. Instead of papering over differences, Americans need to be smarter about engaging them.
Hillary Clinton's March to Victory
The presidential campaign has unfolded in ways she never could have imagined. It is ending in a morass of ugliness. What could possibly come next?
Why the Catholic Church Is Leading the Fight Against Legal Pot in Massachusetts
The Archdiocese of Boston gave $850,000 to oppose an upcoming ballot measure—the second largest donation given to the campaign.
Donald Trump Faces a Barrage of New Allegations
A spate of new stories raise questions about the Republican nominee’s ties to Russia and his tax-avoidance schemes.
Everyone Is Angry at James Comey Now
The FBI director finds himself targeted not only by the Clinton campaign but also by former Republican officials for his handling of the Hillary Clinton email case.
Trump-Supporting Republicans Face a Backlash on College Campuses
Tensions between liberal and conservative students have escalated as a result of the election.
No Rest for Paul Ryan
The Freedom Caucus is determined to make the speaker’s life as painful as possible in the coming Congress.
Why Porn Stars Hate California’s Ballot Initiative to Protect Their Safety on Sets
This November, voters will weigh a statewide proposition about condoms and worker rights.
The Republicans Giving In to Donald Trump
The GOP nominee appears to have recovered some of the support he lost after his comments in a 2005 Access Hollywood recording drew widespread condemnation.