“The results this year demonstrate the enduring appeal of racism and misogyny in the United States, and how America’s sclerotic and anti-majoritarian governing institutions continue to leave us vulnerable to authoritarianism.” Vanessa Williamson writes about the dangers of a government that does not work for the people.
The pandemic-induced changes to U.S. election coverage should be cause for serious reflection. Elaine Kamarck says there are several reasons to gut the concept of an “election night,” including the new and lasting changes to the way people vote and Americans’ eroding trust in institutions.
If Joe Biden holds his lead in key states, President Trump will be facing his final days in office. Benjamin Wittes considers what Trump could do in the lead up to Biden’s inauguration, including firing cabinet officials, contesting the election in the courts, exercising his clemency powers, and sabotaging the transition.
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