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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
