Trump caused the gender gap
The election is shaping up to be ‘boys vs. girls’ for a reason
By Monica HesseIn the pantheon of first lady memoirs, Melania Trump’s is something else
The dominant theme of “Melania” is one of graceful grievance.
By Monica HesseThe Steele dossier author promises more Trump dirt. Will anyone buy it?
In a new book, “Unredacted,” Christopher Steele unveils the fruits of fresh sleuthing and warns that Trump is a threat to democracy.
By Manuel Roig-FranziaJD Vance’s family politics are incoherent
What does his vision of an ideal family have to do with the rest of us?
By Monica HesseHumane Society Legislative Fund endorses Kamala Harris
The Humane Society Legislative Fund endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris amid an election cycle rife with bizarre animal cruelty stories.
By Maura JudkisWhat is it with Gen X women and Donald Trump?
An investigation into why women of a certain age may mind Trump less.
By Monica HessePolitics is getting more ridiculous. So are the T-shirts.
A speedy meme cycle has made the political merch faster, stranger and more sarcastic than ever.
By Maura JudkisDuel of the TikTok boys: MAGA’s John McEntee vs. comic Walter Masterson
They argue, while eating, without ever meeting. John and Walter needle each other — and need each other.
By Travis M. AndrewsIn a partisan town, does Political Pattie’s stand a chance?
The vibe at Political Pattie’s on U Street is right down the middle, and there’s nothing more controversial than that.
By Maura JudkisThe pop star endorsement that could really swing the election? Bad Bunny.
The Puerto Rican superstar has a huge voice and a ton of influence — especially among Latinos and young voters.
By Jesús Rodríguez and Sabrina RodriguezHillary Clinton is back, again. Who’s (still) With Her?
The last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump has been more visible of late. Some people are glad to see her.
By Kara VoghtKamala Harris said what Biden couldn’t about abortion
The undoing of Roe v. Wade gave Democrats a strong campaign message. Now, they have a strong messenger.
By Monica HesseThe irony of the professional tradwife
What I learned from watching too many episodes of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”
By Monica HesseWhy the #&@% are candidates swearing so much these days?
Kamala Harris does it. So does Donald Trump. In politics, profanity may be a short cut to trust and authenticity.
By Maura JudkisTrump’s other legal problem: Copyright infringement claims
Several artists have complained about Donald Trump using their music for rallies and events. Is there any legal merit there?
By Herb Scribner and Janay KingsberryJD Vance’s repeated digs at childless women are worse than you thought
It’s not about the kids they don’t have. It’s about the empathy he can’t even fathom.
By Monica HesseAt DNC convention, poking around for history that’s worth saving
Smithsonian curators always attend political conventions, on the hunt for bits of America’s story of democracy. Someone will thank them a century from now.
By Jesús RodríguezIn Chicago, it’s back to the future for Democrats
The convention vibe is “forward”-thinking (free vasectomies nearby!) but high on nostalgia (please welcome Jimmy Eat World!).
By Ben Terris, Jesús Rodríguez, Kara Voght and Sofia AndradeWhen Oprah says ‘childless cat lady,’ and the camera’s on you
During her speech at Wednesday’s Democratic convention, Oprah Winfrey took a crack at JD Vance’s remark about childless women. And that’s how Teresa Woorman went viral.
By Kara VoghtA ‘ceasefire delegate’ finds lots to do but little to celebrate
Michigan’s Abbas Alawieh, an uncommitted delegate, isn’t in Chicago to disrupt the Democratic convention. He would like to be heard, though.
By Ben Terris