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Donald Trump wears a button-up suit and tie with an orange construction vest over it.
Donald Trump wears a button-up suit and tie with an orange construction vest over it.

Why Men’s Makeup Matters in Politics

In presidential elections, success can sometimes come down to appearance.

Sam Altman speaks into a microphone onstage at an event, flanked on either side by a group of five men and one woman in suits. A screen behind him shows the Open AI logo.
Sam Altman speaks into a microphone onstage at an event, flanked on either side by a group of five men and one woman in suits. A screen behind him shows the Open AI logo.

How Technology Ruined Democracy

Two new books issue fresh warnings about Silicon Valley ahead of the U.S. election.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speaks during a joint press conference with U.S. President George W. Bush at Camp David in Maryland on March 31, 2007.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speaks during a joint press conference with U.S. President George W. Bush at Camp David in Maryland on March 31, 2007.

Could Lula and Trump Get Along?

The two leaders are on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but U.S.-Brazil ties aren’t doomed if the Republican nominee wins.

A person takes a photo of a fascist memorabilia exhibit.
A person takes a photo of a fascist memorabilia exhibit.

U.S. Republicans Are Embracing Mussolini’s Motherhood Agenda

The Italian fascists’ pro-natalist policies are being revived today by figures from J.D. Vance to Viktor Orban and Vladimir Putin.

Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris hold a Puerto Rican flag during a demonstration ahead of a Donald Trump campaign rally in Allentown.
Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris hold a Puerto Rican flag during a demonstration ahead of a Donald Trump campaign rally in Allentown.

How Slandering Puerto Ricans Harms the GOP

A groundswell of anger at Republicans could drive broader Latino support for Harris in swing states.

On the left is President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and on the right is U.S. President Donald Trump, both standing behind podiums.
On the left is President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and on the right is U.S. President Donald Trump, both standing behind podiums.

How Latin American Leaders Might Navigate Trump

From Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico to Lula in Brazil.

Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22.
Supporters of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 22.

The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Election

Trump and Harris have championed opposing visions of womanhood and masculinity.

A closeup of Donald Trump behind a microphone holding up a tiny box of tictacs and and a normal-size box of Tictacs.
A closeup of Donald Trump behind a microphone holding up a tiny box of tictacs and and a normal-size box of Tictacs.
The fictitious leaders of the G-7 gather for a dinner at their annual summit in this still from the Rumours movie.
The fictitious leaders of the G-7 gather for a dinner at their annual summit in this still from the Rumours movie.

Diplomacy That Goes Bump in the Night

A dark comedy explores what happens when the G-7 leaders are literally and figuratively lost in the woods.

A grid of 10 small books and two larger books, all being released in November.
A grid of 10 small books and two larger books, all being released in November.

The Novels We’re Reading in November

From a modern twist on “The Magic Mountain” to Ethiopian American family secrets.

A woman holds up her phone to take a photo as she holds a large Venezuelan flag above her head. Behind her is a large crowd and the skyline of Miami.
A woman holds up her phone to take a photo as she holds a large Venezuelan flag above her head. Behind her is a large crowd and the skyline of Miami.

Venezuelan Americans Could Be Key Voting Bloc

Florida is home to 51 percent of the diaspora, who are most concerned about the economy and U.S. policy toward Maduro’s regime.

Donald Trump speaks at the 47th March For Life rally on the National Mall, on Jan. 24, 2019 in Washington.
Donald Trump speaks at the 47th March For Life rally on the National Mall, on Jan. 24, 2019 in Washington.

Trump’s Abortion Policy Could Go Global

In this year’s U.S. election, abortion is also a top foreign-policy issue.

Protesters wave a Palestinian flag as people gather to watch U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speak on the Ellipse, just south of the White House in Washington on Oct. 29.
Protesters wave a Palestinian flag as people gather to watch U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speak on the Ellipse, just south of the White House in Washington on Oct. 29.

Do U.S. Voters Even Care About Foreign Policy?

The parties seem to be realigning on questions of war and peace, but it’s not clear how consequential the results will be for anxious allies in Europe and Asia.

A photo collage illustration shows fractured images of political violence in Sri Lanka, Northern Ireland, Brazil, and Ethiopia. At center is a silhouette of the U.S. Capitol with protesters silhouetted in front of it.
A photo collage illustration shows fractured images of political violence in Sri Lanka, Northern Ireland, Brazil, and Ethiopia. At center is a silhouette of the U.S. Capitol with protesters silhouetted in front of it.

Why Electoral Violence Starts—and How It Can End

As Americans prepare to vote in a tense presidential contest, these countries show a way out of political polarization.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at a press conference during a European Council session on Oct. 17.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at a press conference during a European Council session on Oct. 17.

What the U.S. Election Means for Ukraine and the Middle East

The result will have profound consequences for the major crises roiling the world

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