Come what may
Why are Covid restrictions suddenly lifting across the U.S.? Patrick Murray on the changing politics of the pandemic in Democratic states.
Fear factor
How is rising violent crime affecting U.S. politics? Lisa L. Miller on threats to public safety and their consequences for elections.
Watching the throne
How is emerging evidence of Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 U.S. presidential election affecting the politics of the American right? Amanda Carpenter on the challenge to democracy still roiling the Republican Party.
Mind games
What is the “Havana Syndrome” that’s been afflicting U.S. diplomats since 2016? Robert Baloh on the range of explanations—and how well the known evidence now supports them.
The new omnivores
Why are so many food companies offering new alternatives to meat? Nina Gheihman on the mainstreaming of veganism.
Gone to Washington
What’s driving conflict over the role of the Senate in American democracy? Sarah Binder on the new stakes of an old debate.
Subtraction and division
What has the coronavirus pandemic done to America’s young students? Morgan Polikoff on learning loss, widening inequality, and their consequences for democratic life.
Misdirection
Where are the real threats to voting rights and elections in the U.S.? Jessica Huseman on how Democratic legislative priorities are distracting from Republicans’ most consequential political initiatives.
Textbook politics
How are laws targeting “critical race theory” in schools affecting U.S. education? Jeffrey Sachs on the emerging culture of censorship and self-censorship in the American classroom.
