Politics Dec 23 Why ‘negative partisanship’ is flipping politics on its head The negativity on display in the 2016 election – from the candidates, their surrogates and the public alike – also exposed a trend in American politics that predates Clinton and Trump’s brutal showdown. Increasingly, Democratic and Republican voters are motivated… By Harry Zahn
Politics Nov 08 The political art that Trump and Clinton inspired Therapeutic films, pop-up naked statues, and fake graveyards are among the projects that artists across the political spectrum have used to make bold statements during this year’s divisive election season. By Courtney Norris
Politics Nov 07 On Election Day, several states will vote on raising minimum wage Five states this year aren’t waiting for the next administration to take shape. On Tuesday, residents of Colorado, Arizona, Maine and Washington will vote on ballot measures that would give low-wage workers a raise, the most minimum wage initiatives in… By Kristen Doerer
Politics Nov 07 What to watch for on Election Day As Election Day unfolds, we’ll be keeping a close eye on the returns, as well as the broader themes that have dominated the election. Here’s a guide to help get you through the end of the 2016 race. By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins
Oct 31 How Trump could rewrite concession speech history By Daniel Bush Over the years, concession speeches have evolved into major events on election night. The core message behind the concession has remained the same, but that could change this year if Donald Trump loses the race for the White House. Continue reading
Oct 28 Our politics team picks the strangest things on the campaign trail this week By Lisa Desjardins, Daniel Bush, Pamela Kirkland In an unusual political season, there's been no shortage of strange moments. Our politics team picks the strangest things that happened on the campaign trail this week, including a viral campaign ad from Texas and surprise speaking gigs for a… Continue reading
Aug 10 Reset it and forget it. A pattern in the Trump campaign By Daniel Bush Donald Trump’s campaign has attempted an unprecedented number of resets this year in an effort to bounce back from a seemingly never-ending string of controversial statements and policy proposals. Continue reading
May 18 Could Trump obliterate partisan politics? By Tara Jeffries Donald Trump may be the most divisive presumptive presidential nominee in recent history. But the real estate mogul’s rise has also blurred traditional party lines, potentially fueling crossover voters and redefining the Republican Party in the process. Continue reading
May 04 Republicans burn voter registration cards on social media in protest of Trump By Tara Jeffries Republicans around the country set their voter registration cards on fire Tuesday night after Donald Trump won Indiana and became the party's presumptive nominee. Continue reading