Democrats Have a Religion Problem
A conversation with Michael Wear, a former Obama White House staffer, about the party’s illiteracy on and hostility toward white evangelicals
2016 Distilled
The campaign coverage you need from the staff of The Atlantic
The Religious-Liberty Showdowns Coming in 2017
From mosque surveillance to new religious-exemption laws, a look at some of the issues likely to come up under Trump
Donald Trump and the Triumph of Climate-Change Denial
The science of man-made global warming has only grown more conclusive. So why have Republicans become less convinced it’s real over the past decade and a half?
How Will the House Freedom Caucus Respond to Trump?
Representative Mark Meadows, the group’s new chairman, is hoping an early push for deregulation will do the trick.
Trump Is Making Little Attempt to Reconcile the Country
His tone and temperament haven’t changed since the campaign, and he’s poised to enter office with historically low approval ratings.
How One Reporter Turned to His Readers to Investigate Donald Trump
The Washington Post’s David Fahrenthold opened up to his audience, using crowdsourcing to explore the president-elect’s charitable activities.
Donald Trump Wins the Electoral College Vote
Texas’s slate of electors put him over the top.
Newt Gingrich Tries to Explain How Trump Will Remake America
He summed up the president-elect’s plans simply: “Donald Trump’s gonna kick over the table.”
How Carbon Emissions Explain Trump's Win
The states with the highest emissions levels mostly voted for the president-elect. Now, he’s selecting officials for his Cabinet who likely won’t try to reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Will Rick Perry Promote Science at the Department of Energy?
The former Texas governor has questioned the scientific consensus on climate change and once forgot the name of the agency when listing those he wanted to eliminate.