David A. GrahaminThe AtlanticTed Cruz Is No Hypocrite. He’s Worse.The senator’s error is not that he was deliberately shirking his duty, but that he couldn’t think of any way he could help.Feb 18, 20216Feb 18, 20216
David A. GrahaminThe AtlanticIs Trump Actually Still in Control?Aides are headed to the exits, and the president himself is disengaging.Jan 11, 20218Jan 11, 20218
David A. GrahaminThe AtlanticThis Is a CoupA mob has stormed the U.S. Capitol, using violence to stop the lawful certification of the Electoral College vote.Jan 6, 20218Jan 6, 20218
David A. GrahaminThe AtlanticThe Real Polling CatastropheIf public-opinion data are unreliable, American democracy is flying blindNov 4, 202021Nov 4, 202021
David A. GrahaminThe AtlanticWho Still Buys Wite-Out, and Why?Correction fluids have improbably outlasted the typewriter and survived the rise of the digital officeMar 19, 20192Mar 19, 20192
David A. GrahaminThe AtlanticTrump’s New Red ScareWith reelection looming and his wall all but defeated, the president sees a convenient political target on the leftFeb 20, 20195Feb 20, 20195
David A. GrahaminThe AtlanticHow Far Have the Democrats Moved to the Left?Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez get lots of attention, but the most significant shift is among voters, not candidatesNov 5, 20183Nov 5, 20183
David A. GrahaminThe AtlanticKavanaugh’s Fate Will Have a Massive Ripple EffectWhether or not he makes it to the Supreme Court, the Senate’s logic — much of it paradoxical — is likely to leave a lasting mark on votersSep 28, 20186Sep 28, 20186
David A. GrahaminThe AtlanticThe Age of Reverse CensorshipThe First Amendment was drafted when speech was expensive and attention was abundant. Can it adapt to an era of too much speech and too…Jun 28, 20183Jun 28, 20183
David A. GrahaminThe AtlanticThe Clarence Thomas ExceptionAnita Hill’s accusations against the Supreme Court nominee launched the first #MeToo moment 26 years ago, but the justice has faced little…Dec 21, 20172Dec 21, 20172