2016 Presidential Election
Judge Stalls Effort to Make Trump's Voter Fraud Commission Meeting Public
Trump founded the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity after making a series of demonstrably false claims that millions had committed voter fraud in the 2016 presidential election.
Trump Chases Non-Existent Voter Fraud With New Commission
Research shows minuscule levels of voter fraud in recent elections.
The Failure of Wisconsin's Voter ID Law
The controversial law is about to get its inaugural use in a major primary, but the state hasn't provided any funding for a campaign to educate voters.
Is Donald Trump Anti-Teacher?
Based on his lack of support for standards, the answer is probably yes.
What We Don't Know About the November Election
This will not be a typical match-up.
It's Raining Manhood
The limited understanding of masculinity that defines the past and present of American politics.
Reading List: The Best Reporting on Donald Trump
A rundown of the best reporting on Trump over the years.
The Movie Version of Donald Trump Was Way More Fun
The apolitical politician has been a recurring character—and hero—in many films.
Why Parts of the Rust Belt Love Donald Trump
National pride, not economic dislocation, fuels the current wave of right-wing populism.
A Comprehensive Guide to Voter ID Laws
More than 30 states have enacted some version of voter ID law in recent years. How much do these laws change voting rules and what impact could they have on the general election?
Donald Trump Uses the Simplest Language
That holds for both vocabulary and grammar.
How Germs Help Explain the Rise of Donald Trump
The fear of "outsiders" pushing Trump toward victory comes in part from our fear of disease.
You Tell 'em, Trump!
New research finds that, when times are tough, presidential candidates who use emotional appeals come across as trustworthy and presidential.
African-American Voters for Hillary Clinton
Her biggest turnaround states since 2008 have been those with large black populations.
Why All the Violence at Donald Trump Rallies?
The presidential candidate is beloved by people with authoritarian mindsets, who are often supportive of the use of violence.
Where's the Health-Care Revolution?
This year's presidential candidates have spent a lot of time talking about health-care affordability, but not much time discussing how to curb health-care spending.
Can the Republican Party Survive Its Current Crisis?
This isn't going to end well.
Why Political Compromise Is So Hard
When issues get moralized, making concessions becomes nearly unthinkable.
Trump's Manliness and the Upcoming Recession
Beware of his boasting—if it's accurate, we may all be in trouble.
The End of the Telegenic President
Establishment candidates will from now on have to answer to the long, unforgiving memory of the Internet.
Donald Trump Is Everyone's Fault
Wondering why Trump is doing so well? Blame yourself.