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  1. existing in the context
    Like Many People, Jennifer Aniston Is Not Amused by J.D. VanceCondemning his weird “childless cat lady” remarks.
    By Zoe Guy
  2. could you do better?
    US-NEWS-HARRIS-LASVEGAS-LV
    Sure, Let’s Run Kamala Harris, the Memes Are GoodWhat if she’s the Riddler to Trump’s Joker?
    By Choire Sicha
  3. politics
    Powder-Laced Letters Sent to Election Officials in Multiple StatesThe letters, some of which contained fentanyl, were discovered in at least five states. The FBI is investigating.
    By Nia Prater
  4. last night on late night
    Jimmy Kimmel Shares Some Solid Gossip About Dr. Oz and Donald Trump“A total phony, by the way.”
    By Hershal Pandya
  5. explainer
    Trump’s Long Campaign to Steal the Presidency: A TimelineThe insurrection wasn’t a one-day event. It was the culmination of a multifaceted, yearslong plot — and it isn’t over.
    By Ed Kilgore
  6. housing
    AOC Is a YIMBY NowAnd she wants to flood local, state, and federal campaigns with pro-housing candidates.
    By Diana Budds
  7. politics
    California Republicans’ Demonization of Voting by Mail May BackfireThe state has made universal voting by mail permanent. Now Republicans must deal with the effect of Trump’s disinformation on mail ballots.
    By Ed Kilgore
  8. elections
    Kiefer Sutherland to Play Eleanor Roosevelt’s Husband in The First LadyShowtime’s anthology series also stars Gillian Anderson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Viola Davis.
    By Zoe Haylock
  9. podcast review
    The Improvement Association Tries to Dismantle ‘The Big Lie’The New York Times podcast zooms in on one county’s response to election-fraud mania.
    By Nicholas Quah
  10. elections
    Despite Iowa’s Caucus Meltdown, the Old System May SurviveA year ago, it seemed likely that the debacle would cost Iowa its privileged spot. But now plans for 2024 are murky, and the status quo could prevail.
    By Ed Kilgore
  11. kornacki cam
    Leslie Jones Reaffirms Her Love for Steve Kornacki, His Khakis“I’m scared but Steve is here so I’m good!”
    By Charu Sinha
  12. elections
    White House Made 18 Previous Attempts to Call Georgia’s Secretary of StateThe 19th time was the charm.
    By Benjamin Hart
  13. 2020 elections
    How We’re Feeling As the Presidential Race Finally EndsNew York staffers take stock after a long Election Week and contemplate what life may look like after Trump leaves office.
    By Intelligencer Staff
  14. oral history
    An Oral History of Election Night 2016 at MSNBCWhat it was like to cover the news on the day that gave us the past four years.
    By Jen Chaney
  15. action item
    Take 30 Seconds to Find Your Early-Voting Polling SiteIn a number of states, you can already cast your vote.
    By Amanda Arnold
  16. power
    Republican Wins House Seat Vacated by Katie HillThe Congresswoman stepped down in 2019, after nude photos of her leaked and she was accused of having a relationship with a subordinate.
    By Bridget Read
  17. vision 2020
    Odds of a Contested November Election Are on the RiseIf COVID-19 continues to overshadow the general election, it could be held under circumstances where one party or the other won’t accept the results.
    By Ed Kilgore
  18. iowant to go to sleep
    More Security Isn’t Better SecurityThe Iowa caucuses were crippled by aggressive secrecy and overzealous security measures around their voting app.
    By Brian Feldman
  19. politics
    Abortion Is Not a Losing Issue. Yesterday’s Election Proved It.Voters in Virginia and Kentucky rebuked any idea that most Americans want Roe v. Wade overturned.
    By Bridget Read
  20. medicaid
    Tomorrow, America Could Get a Tiny Bit Closer to Universal Health CareMedicare for All isn’t on the ballot just yet. But in Virginia, Kentucky, and Mississippi, voters have a chance to secure “Medicaid for more.”
    By Eric Levitz
  21. democracy
    Democrats Are Turning Their Attention to a Very Unsexy Bulwark of DemocracyDemocrats have historically not focused their energies on the secretaries of state. But the office is crucial to state elections.
    By Zak Cheney-Rice
  22. politics
    There’s Still No Clear Winner in the Queens DA RaceTwo weeks after it seemed like progressive candidate Tiffany Cabán had pulled off the impossible.
    By Bridget Read
  23. elections
    New Election Ordered in North Carolina House District Over Possible FraudRepublican Mark Harris, who won by just 905 votes, called for a new election after his son testified that he’d warned him about a shady operative.
    By Sarah Jones
  24. elections
    Why ‘Election Night’ Is an Outdated and Dangerous Relic of the PastMore and more, the traditional media-driven drama of single-day voting and vote counting is out of line with reality. And that’s bad for democracy.
    By Ed Kilgore
  25. elections
    What’s Going on With Mississippi’s Scandal-Plagued Senate Runoff?Republican candidate Cindy Hyde-Smith has landed in hot water for her racist remarks and photos with Confederate memorabilia.
    By Amanda Arnold and Opheli Garcia Lawler
  26. 2018 midterms
    What Big State-Level Wins Mean for the Democrats’ AgendaAfter Obama-era losses, Democrats now have control of several more statehouses – and a chance to expand Medicaid, abortion access, and voting rights.
    By Sarah Jones
  27. 2018 midterms
    Republicans Hold the Senate: All the Key ResultsRepublicans increased their Senate majority by three net seats, with one race – which is leaning towards them – unresolved.
    By Ed Kilgore
  28. 2018 midterms
    Democrats Take the House: All the Key ResultsWhile Tuesday didn’t bring the blue wave Democrats hoped for, they managed to pick up 27 seats thanks largely to urban and suburban voters.
    By Ed Kilgore
  29. 2018 midterms
    Democrats Pick Up 7 New Governorships: All the Key ResultsDespite Andrew Gillum’s loss in Florida, Democrats picked up seats in Nevada, Kansas, New Mexico, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Maine.
    By Ed Kilgore
  30. midterms
    This Election Day Broad City Asks, How Do You Say ‘Piss Play’ in Russian?An important lesson.
    By Megh Wright
  31. midterms
    Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Reports Live From the Beto-Cruz Midterms Race“You can’t ignore me, Ted! I’m not overwhelming scientific evidence of global warming!”
    By Megh Wright
  32. last night on late night
    Amber Ruffin Will Kill This Kitten If You Don’t Vote Next Week“We tried your ‘Closer Look’ crap. It doesn’t work!”
    By Megh Wright
  33. global tech
    WhatsApp Says It’s Too Late to Stop Far-Right Fake News in BrazilFake news stories spread like wildfire on messaging service WhatsApp — and there’s no easy way to stop it.
    By Jake Swearingen
  34. elections
    Round, Drunk, Glamorous Kereru Named Bird of the YearCongratulations!
    By Madeleine Aggeler
  35. exclusive
    Obama Had a Secret Plan in Case Trump Rejected 2016 Election ResultsDisclosed exclusively to Intelligencer by two former aides, it involved ex-presidents and senior GOP figures.
    By Mattathias Schwartz
  36. brazil
    Brazil’s Trump Cruises to Win in First Round of Presidential ElectionsJair Bolsonaro, a far-right firebrand, faces a runoff on October 28.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  37. nigeria
    Cell Phones Can Make Elections FairerElection monitors in more than 15 countries have used a text-messaging app to quickly and efficiently call out interference.
    By Mack DeGeurin
  38. 2018 midterms
    Zephyr Teachout Gets an Ultrasound in Her Latest Campaign AdBaby Teachout, who’s due in October, got involved in mom’s campaign to be New York’s attorney general.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  39. cyber security
    Inside the Midterm Campaigns’ Fight to Stop Cyber Attacks — Before It’s Too LateEven if campaigns internalize 2016’s lessons — and have yet to be targeted — it’s likely they’re still behind on preempting the next round of threats.
    By Gabriel Debenedetti
  40. 2018 elections
    Kris Kobach Says He’ll Recuse Himself From Vote Count in Kansas GOP PrimaryHe reversed his position after a typo cut his tiny lead in half, but he suggested his opponent, incumbent governor Jeff Colyer, is being ridiculous.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  41. Despite Indictment, There’s a Good Chance That Chris Collins Will Be ReelectedInsider-trading charges might not be enough to flip New York’s reddest district, but they could boost Democrats’ midterm message on GOP corruption.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  42. Reformer Ousts St. Louis Prosecutor Who Didn’t Charge Cop in Michael Brown CaseA progressive, former public defender just beat a seven-term prosecutor who was famous for being tough on criminal defendants (unless they were cops).
    By Eric Levitz
  43. the industry
    John Bailey Reelected Academy President After Sexual-Harassment ProbeThe Academy cleared him in March.
    By Halle Kiefer
  44. Primary Results: Kobach Holds Narrowest of Leads in KansasTwo races featuring candidates backed by Trump ended with a question mark on Tuesday. Expect recounts in Kansas and Ohio.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  45. Republican Barely Leads in Ohio Special Election, a Gloomy Sign for the GOPRepublican Troy Balderson is beating Democrat Danny O’Connor by less than a point in a district the GOP has held for decades.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  46. Republican in Ohio Special Election Closes Race by Insulting One-Third of Voters“We don’t want someone from Franklin County representing us” said Troy Balderson, who is running to represent portions of Franklin County.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  47. Republicans Seem Very Worried About Tuesday’s Ohio Special ElectionTrump was dispatched to the formerly solid-red district, where the two candidates are now neck and neck — but he might have done more harm than good.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  48. 2018 midterms
    Martha Roby Wins Alabama GOP Runoff, Though She Once Dared to Criticize TrumpThe congresswoman denounced Trump after the Access Hollywood tape, but after working to prove her loyalty, she managed to win his primary endorsement.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  49. politics v comedy
    Michael Moore Predicts Donald Trump Will Try to Remain ‘President for Life’“He loves the dictators.”
    By Devon Ivie
  50. select all
    Tech Companies Are Fighting Election Interference on Their OwnThe DHS and FBI have apparently been no help.
    By Brian Feldman
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