The Four Groups That Will Decide the Presidential Race
The outcome of the election hinges on how pronounced a handful of demographic trends turn out to be.
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
The Hillary Clinton Disciples Getting Out the Vote
She’s not only a potential first woman president, but one who looks, thinks, lives, and talks kind of like them.
From Whitewater to Benghazi: A Clinton-Scandal Primer
In a letter on Sunday, FBI Director James Comey wrote that newly discovered emails do not change the FBI’s prior conclusion that Hillary Clinton should not be charged with a crime.
Will Government Officials Still Trust the FBI With Their Darkest Secrets?
Background checks require appointees to divulge intimate details to gain security clearances—but the Bureau’s politicized leaks could undermine that important process.
Which Republicans Oppose Donald Trump? A Cheat Sheet
Colin Powell has reportedly announced that he will back Hillary Clinton for president.
The Best Thing Trump Did for America
The Republican nominee has changed the conversation around sexual assault—and prompted women to come forward with stories of their own.
Why Two States Are at Odds Over the Future of the Death Penalty
Public support for capital punishment has declined in recent years, but the issue continues to be a point of contention, as some advocate for its repeal and others push for its reinstatement.
Returning the Joy to Voting
During a time of political fatigue, a community project hopes to stimulate public interest in the 2016 election with a range of interactive activities.
How Young Voters Reluctantly Learned to Love Hillary Clinton
Many admit she’s a flawed candidate, but have come around to the idea that she’s the best choice all the same.
Bernie and Hillary Take to the Trail Together
The Democratic nominee and her chief rival for the nomination made their closing argument to a stressed crowd in North Carolina.