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Hillary Clinton

Reporting on the former first lady and 2016 Democratic nominee for president.

Hillary Clinton wore white — a symbol of women’s suffrage — to Trump’s inaugurationHillary Clinton wore white — a symbol of women’s suffrage — to Trump’s inauguration
Politics

It was a striking statement on the eve of the Women’s March on Washington.

By Emily Crockett
Why feminism didn’t lose in 2016Why feminism didn’t lose in 2016
Politics

Despite all appearances, 2016 did not spell the end of progress for women.

By Emily Crockett
Why the white working class feels like they’ve lost it all, according to a political scientistWhy the white working class feels like they’ve lost it all, according to a political scientist
Politics

“They’re consumed by nostalgia.” — Justin Gest, author of The New Minority

By Sean Illing
Hillary Clinton’s loss in Michigan, explained by the last Democrat to win in MichiganHillary Clinton’s loss in Michigan, explained by the last Democrat to win in Michigan
Politics

Sen. Gary Peters believes Michigan should no longer be seen “as a reliably blue state.”

By Yochi Dreazen
This professor set off a war of words over “identity politics.” We debated him.This professor set off a war of words over “identity politics.” We debated him.
Politics

This Columbia professor criticized the Clinton campaign for being fixated on diversity — and the critics pounced.

By Sean Illing
The most common words in Hillary Clinton’s speeches, in one chartThe most common words in Hillary Clinton’s speeches, in one chart
Politics

They weren’t about “identity politics.”

By David Roberts
Melissa Harris-Perry: “since when” has racism or sexism disqualified an American president?Melissa Harris-Perry: “since when” has racism or sexism disqualified an American president?
Politics

In some ways, 2016 was a more “normal” election cycle than we’d like to admit.

By Emily Crockett
“We have work to do”: Hillary Clinton’s first speech since her concession was a call to action“We have work to do”: Hillary Clinton’s first speech since her concession was a call to action
Hillary Clinton

She told the audience not to let their disappointment discourage them.

By Libby Nelson
How Democrats lost the high ground on money in politicsHow Democrats lost the high ground on money in politics
Politics

Years of cultivating Wall Street and wealthy political donors made Democrats vulnerable to Trump’s anti-establishment message.

By Jeff Stein
The real reason we have an Electoral College: to protect slave statesThe real reason we have an Electoral College: to protect slave states
Politics

“In a direct election system, the South would have lost every time.”

By Sean Illing
The Trump blame game: 9 screw-ups that helped get the GOP nominee to the White HouseThe Trump blame game: 9 screw-ups that helped get the GOP nominee to the White House
Politics

Many people who didn’t want Trump to win inadvertently helped him do so.

By Andrew Prokop
Voter suppression didn’t cost Hillary Clinton the electionVoter suppression didn’t cost Hillary Clinton the election
Politics

Voter suppression might explain Clinton’s loss in Wisconsin — but not Florida, Michigan, or Pennsylvania.

By German Lopez
A look back at Trump vs. Clinton through the polls
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Video

This time capsule video shows several key moments from the 2016 election.

By Matteen Mokalla
Early voting gave Democrats false hope. We should have seen this coming.Early voting gave Democrats false hope. We should have seen this coming.
Politics

Early voting looked good for Clinton. Until it didn’t.

By Tara Golshan
Hillary Clinton’s concession speech: what time she’s speaking and how to watch liveHillary Clinton’s concession speech: what time she’s speaking and how to watch live
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Hillary Clinton

It’s her first public statement since Donald Trump officially won.

By Libby Nelson
21-year-old Hillary Clinton on not giving up: “if you didn’t care a lot…you wouldn’t stay.”21-year-old Hillary Clinton on not giving up: “if you didn’t care a lot…you wouldn’t stay.”
Culture

Hillary Clinton’s legacy isn’t defined by winning. It’s about overcoming.

By Alex Abad-Santos
A letter to my 6-year-old daughter after Hillary Clinton lost the presidencyA letter to my 6-year-old daughter after Hillary Clinton lost the presidency
Politics

“I want to teach you that when you’re faced with a bully, you don’t run away and you don’t hide.”

By Brian Moritz
Hillary Clinton wins Nevada in 2016 presidential electionHillary Clinton wins Nevada in 2016 presidential election
Politics

Clinton’s massive get-out-the-vote campaign and huge early-voting lead paid off.

By Dara Lind
Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in Georgia in 2016 presidential electionDonald Trump beats Hillary Clinton in Georgia in 2016 presidential election
2016 Presidential Election

Georgia’s biggest surprise was getting labeled a swing state at all.

By Dara Lind
How Hillary Clinton could win 270 electoral votesHow Hillary Clinton could win 270 electoral votes
Politics

Plan A, protect the firewall. Plan B, go for the diverse toss-up states.

By Andrew Prokop
Hillary Clinton wins Colorado, keeping her hopes of victory aliveHillary Clinton wins Colorado, keeping her hopes of victory alive
Politics

Clinton needed Colorado, and it’s looking like she got it.

By Matthew Yglesias
Hillary Clinton wins Virginia, holding on to a swing state she desperately needsHillary Clinton wins Virginia, holding on to a swing state she desperately needs
Politics

Clinton needed Virginia badly, and she eked out a win in the state.

By Jeff Stein
Donald Trump wins Ohio, a state with demographics he bet on bigDonald Trump wins Ohio, a state with demographics he bet on big
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2016 Presidential Election

Enthusiasm over Trump defeats Hillary Clinton’s determined ground game.

By Tara Golshan
Listen: the 47-year-old Hillary Clinton college graduation speech that explains Hillary ClintonListen: the 47-year-old Hillary Clinton college graduation speech that explains Hillary Clinton
Culture

“Well, if you didn’t care a lot about it you wouldn’t stay,” Clinton said.

By Alex Abad-Santos
What I learned reading 4,000 Trump and Clinton tweetsWhat I learned reading 4,000 Trump and Clinton tweets
Politics

Well, that sucked.

By Zachary Crockett
What to watch for on election nightWhat to watch for on election night
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Politics

It all starts with Kentucky — not a swing state, but an important one.

By Matthew Yglesias
Facebook is full of fake news stories. On Election Day, don’t fall for them.Facebook is full of fake news stories. On Election Day, don’t fall for them.
2016 Presidential Election

Every vote matters this time around. Don’t make yours based on a lie.

By Yochi Dreazen
Tim Kaine’s response to voting after 99-year-old woman: “I need to get used to being number two”Tim Kaine’s response to voting after 99-year-old woman: “I need to get used to being number two”
2016 Presidential Election

His tweet is really about the history he and Clinton might make.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Clinton and Trump have election night parties one mile apartClinton and Trump have election night parties one mile apart
2016 Presidential Election

This is the first time in 72 years both major party candidates will spend election night in the same state.

By Alvin Chang
“I waited 96 years”: women born before women had the right to vote on this historic election“I waited 96 years”: women born before women had the right to vote on this historic election
Politics

Women have had the right to vote in America for less than a century. Now a woman is running for president.

By Emily Crockett
The next time someone says your vote doesn’t count, show them this Michelle Obama speechThe next time someone says your vote doesn’t count, show them this Michelle Obama speech
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Politics

You could literally swing an entire precinct just by bringing your friends and family out to vote.

By Emily Crockett
How Trump masterfully exploited the structural weaknesses of the pressHow Trump masterfully exploited the structural weaknesses of the press
Technology

A media scholar on Donald Trump and perils of a Balkanized media.

By Sean Illing
Democrats should worry less about Trump and more about the House and SenateDemocrats should worry less about Trump and more about the House and Senate
Politics

The further down the ballot, the worse for Dems.

By Dylan Matthews
The 7 voter turnout questions that could decide the 2016 electionThe 7 voter turnout questions that could decide the 2016 election
Politics

What to watch for as both parties put their get-out-the-vote operations into high gear.

By Dara Lind