Election
Wishful Thinking
It is always tempting to believe that your candidate lost for the reasons you care about most. But as the Democratic Party rakes over its defeat, certain takes from the left are failing to see the bigger picture.
From Inside the House
Trump is no aberration — he is 100% made in America, and stands in a tradition of self-proclaimed patriots who have taken inspiration from the country’s founders just like those who sought to expand the reach of liberty.
The Threat Trump Poses Is Real, but Democrats Must Learn Through Defeat
For various reasons, Trump’s second presidency poses a greater threat to the country’s political structures and norms than the first. But voters had other priorities, and Democrats will have to learn lessons in defeat.
The Republicans Keeping MAGA Chaos at Bay and Defending Democracy in Georgia
In Georgia, elections officials are being trained to deal with active shooters and are installing panic buttons. But those working to defend the system from corrosive accusations of fraud and corruption, including many Republicans, believe that trust can bounce back.
Why Some People of Faith Refrain From Voting in the US
The motivations among those who abstain from voting for religious reasons are varied. But as the election looms ever closer and the rhetoric around it remains supercharged, systematically excluded communities and other religious actors with objections to American policies form a distinctive, if diverse, coalition.
Indian Americans Could Prove Critical in a Tight Election
The recent rise to prominence of several Indian-American Republicans has raised questions about whether Kamala Harris can rely on what may be crucial votes from South Asian communities. Yet neither polling data or voting behavior suggest that this blue stronghold is yet at risk of crumbling.
Trump, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the Battle for America’s Soul
Donald Trump helped build the Ultimate Fighting Championship by giving it vital early promotion. Years later, it has become a cultural extension of the MAGA movement, with UFC officials and fighters transforming into ambassadors for Trump’s political career.