Election
Annals of Communications
How Elon Musk Could Affect the 2024 Election
The personal politics of Twitter’s owner wouldn’t matter so much if he hadn’t also demonstrated an extraordinary capacity for pettiness.
Q. & A.
Why the Supreme Court Declined an Opportunity to Diminish the Voting Rights Act
The decision regarding Alabama’s redistricting process may well result in greater representation for Black voters in other states.
Letter from Biden’s Washington
2024 Trump Is Even Scarier Than 2020 Trump
When the front-running ex-President campaigns on a platform of “retribution” and “termination,” it’s best to take him seriously.
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, December 6th
“Walker, you pivot to Texas for twenty-five years, then run for Senate in Georgia and vote however Mitch McConnell tells you to.”
The Political Scene Podcast
A Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Elections
David Remnick talks with J. Michael Luttig, a former judge, prominent conservative, and co-counsel on Moore v. Harper, which could profoundly impact our democratic process.
Daily Comment
After Two Tense Days in Brazil, the Path Is Clearing for Lula’s Comeback
The once and future President ekes out a win, but now has to repair the damage of the Bolsonaro years.
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, June 21st
“But this election is about more than which one of us tried to overthrow the government.”
Books
Tracy Flick Takes on the World, Again
After “Election,” Flick became a symbol of craven female ambition. A new sequel finds her wondering what went wrong.
The Political Scene Podcast
How Worried Should Democrats Be?
Do the results of the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races mean trouble for the Democrats in 2022?
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Monday, November 9th
At last, it’s time for the end-of-the-season clearance.
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Friday, November 6th
“I’m going to the store. Did you hear me? I said I’m going to—Why are you looking at me like that?”
Daily Cartoon
Bonus Daily Cartoon: Checking In
“I’m actually really, really, really good. But how are you holding up?”
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Thursday, November 5th
“In an unexpected turn of events, Nevada has lost the popular vote.”
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, November 3rd
“Try to stay calm. I’ll be back tomorrow with an update.”
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, October 14th
“Let’s go back home—none of them are turning blue.”
Daily Cartoon
Daily Cartoon: Tuesday, October 13th
“Thanks so much for coming to vote in person! Please, step right up.”