Studio flats are now affordable in many more American cities According to our Carrie Bradshaw index #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/15/studio-flats-are-now-affordable-in-many-more-american-cities?utm_source=press.coop
Where is Kamala Harris’s convention bounce? And what its absence means for election forecasting #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/05/where-is-kamala-harriss-convention-bounce?utm_source=press.coop
Who is Ryan Routh, Donald Trump’s would-be assassin? His 291-page screed on Ukraine’s “unwinnable war” offers some clues #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/17/who-is-ryan-routh-donald-trumps-would-be-assassin?utm_source=press.coop
A ports strike shows the stranglehold one union has on trade East coast longshoremen are already among America’s best-paid manual workers #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/02/a-ports-strike-shows-the-stranglehold-one-union-has-on-trade?utm_source=press.coop
Brandon Johnson is giving Chicago’s teachers’ union everything It may well cost him his political career #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/17/brandon-johnson-is-giving-chicagos-teachers-union-everything?utm_source=press.coop
Will the next president follow Israel into war with Iran? Kamala Harris is likely to maintain Joe Biden’s awkward policy, while Donald Trump’s belligerent words mask a record of caution #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/10/will-the-next-president-follow-israel-into-war-with-iran?utm_source=press.coop
Both candidates pledge to fortify America. How big will they go? Hawks in Congress want to raise America’s defence budget dramatically, but the next president will decide #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/10/both-candidates-pledge-to-fortify-america-how-big-will-they-go?utm_source=press.coop
The US tax code will change next year; the presidential election will determine how Donald Trump promises cuts galore, while Kamala Harris would target the middle-class #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/07/the-us-tax-code-will-change-next-year-the-presidential-election-will-determine-how?utm_source=press.coop
The fate of America’s for-profit colleges hinges on the election Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would claim to be fair—one by cracking down, the other by loosening the reins #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/29/the-education-business?utm_source=press.coop
Why Kamala Harris has the advantage in debating Donald Trump She’s better at it #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/05/why-kamala-harris-has-the-advantage-in-debating-donald-trump?utm_source=press.coop
Checks and Balance newsletter: J.D. Vance and the politics of storytelling Donald Trump’s running mate is disciplined in telling stories that serve his interests #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/28/checks-and-balance-newsletter-jd-vance-and-the-politics-of-storytelling?utm_source=press.coop
Harris’s and Trump’s economic plans both promise utopia High spending, low taxes—and don’t worry about the deficit #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/30/harriss-and-trumps-economic-plans-both-promise-utopia?utm_source=press.coop
Hurricane Helene was America’s deadliest storm in nearly two decades It wiped out North Carolina’s mountain towns #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/03/hurricane-helene-was-americas-deadliest-storm-in-nearly-two-decades?utm_source=press.coop
Polarisation by education is remaking American politics The battle for Pennsylvania is a test case for new coalitions of Democrats and Republicans #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/13/polarisation-by-education-is-remaking-american-politics?utm_source=press.coop
The mysteries of Melania: Mrs Trump’s memoir Lessons from America’s once and possibly future First Lady #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/09/the-mysteries-of-melania-mrs-trumps-memoir?utm_source=press.coop
History will judge Joe Biden by Kamala Harris A victory would be her triumph, and his, but a loss would be his responsibility #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/20/history-will-judge-joe-biden-by-kamala-harris?utm_source=press.coop
Kamala Harris makes Donald Trump look out of his depth The presidential debate was a success for the vice-president #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/11/kamala-harris-makes-donald-trump-look-out-of-his-depth?utm_source=press.coop
Tim Walz is the most popular candidate on either ticket How much difference does that make? #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/01/tim-walz-is-the-most-popular-candidate-on-either-ticket?utm_source=press.coop
Hurricane Milton inundates Florida Three factors laid the ground for its destructiveness #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/10/hurricane-milton-inundates-florida?utm_source=press.coop
Our new forecast for America’s presidential election Why the polls don’t tell the whole story #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/15/our-new-forecast-for-americas-presidential-election?utm_source=press.coop
Where crashing cars is the point Making sense of demolition derbies #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/22/where-crashing-cars-is-the-point?utm_source=press.coop
How Boston became the safest big city in America Murder is declining across the country, but Boston has led the way #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/08/how-boston-became-the-safest-big-city-in-america?utm_source=press.coop
How the right is taking culture war to culture itself A new “mockumentary” satirises anti-racist activism #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/19/how-the-right-is-taking-culture-war-to-culture-itself?utm_source=press.coop
The ubiquitous J.B. Pritzker, the man behind the Democrats’ party The governor of Illinois is thinking big #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/21/the-ubiquitous-jb-pritzker-the-man-behind-the-democrats-party?utm_source=press.coop
Ginni Thomas, battle-hardened conservative and bugaboo of Democrats Clarence Thomas’s wife is back in the news for supporting a group opposed to stricter ethics rules for the Supreme Court #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/13/ginni-thomas-battle-hardened-conservative-and-bugaboo-of-democrats?utm_source=press.coop
Checks and Balance newsletter: Partisan positions have changed drastically over the past 50 years Kamala Harris and Donald Trump converge as much as they differ #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/12/checks-and-balance-newsletter-partisan-positions-have-changed-drastically-over-the-past-50-years?utm_source=press.coop
The Onion’s cutting edge: paper A new era dawns for America’s self-declared finest news source #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/02/the-onions-cutting-edge-paper?utm_source=press.coop
Pennsylvania, the crucial battleground in America’s election Buckets of money, vicious advertising and consultants galore have left the race for the state a virtual tie #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/19/pennsylvania-the-crucial-battleground-in-americas-election?utm_source=press.coop
Eric Adams, New York’s mayor, is indicted on bribery charges The corruption allegations are a blemish on the Big Apple #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/26/eric-adams-new-yorks-mayor-is-indicted?utm_source=press.coop
The death penalty is disappearing in America Juries are less willing to impose capital punishment #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/27/the-death-penalty-is-disappearing-in-america?utm_source=press.coop
What is the effect of the Supreme Court’s affirmative-action ban? Making sense of the drip-drip of admissions data from American universities #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/19/what-is-the-effect-of-the-supreme-courts-affirmative-action-ban?utm_source=press.coop
Why Kamala Harris picked Tim Walz as her running-mate Compared with a bolder but more divisive alternative, the Minnesota governor was the easier choice #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/06/why-kamala-harris-picked-tim-walz-as-her-running-mate?utm_source=press.coop
Checks and Balance newsletter: The enduring game of political ads in America Lessons from Pennsylvania #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/07/checks-and-balance-newsletter-the-enduring-game-of-political-ads-in-america?utm_source=press.coop
Crypto bros v cat ladies: gender and the 2024 election How the campaigns are exploiting and reshaping the battle of the sexes #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/03/crypto-bros-v-cat-ladies-gender-and-the-2024-election?utm_source=press.coop
On energy and climate, Trump and Harris are different by degrees Green subsidies will probably survive Mr Trump’s re-election, and Big Oil will probably do just fine under Ms Harris #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/10/on-energy-and-climate-trump-and-harris-are-different-by-degrees?utm_source=press.coop
America’s presidential election marks a fork in the road for Ukraine If Republicans take power, Kyiv will feel a chill: the latest of our policy briefs #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/09/americas-presidential-election-marks-a-fork-in-the-road-for-ukraine?utm_source=press.coop
Shirley Chisholm is still winning The first black woman to run for president taught a lesson in making political change #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/10/shirley-chisholm-is-still-winning?utm_source=press.coop
How the election will shape the Supreme Court A second Trump administration could lock in a conservative supermajority for decades #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/07/30/how-the-election-will-shape-the-supreme-court?utm_source=press.coop
Kamala Harris’s post-debate bounce is now visible in the polls But it comes with two big caveats #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/18/kamala-harriss-post-debate-bounce-is-now-visible-in-the-polls?utm_source=press.coop
What America’s presidential election means for world trade The first in a series of eight concise briefs on the consequences of the 2024 election #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/06/what-americas-presidential-election-means-for-world-trade?utm_source=press.coop
Many Americans can decide their own policies. What will they choose? Three issues will dominate state ballot measures in November #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/03/many-americans-can-decide-their-own-policies-what-will-they-choose?utm_source=press.coop
The vice-presidential debate was surprisingly cordial Its high-minded tone worked to J.D. Vance’s advantage #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/02/the-vice-presidential-debate-was-surprisingly-cordial?utm_source=press.coop
The Supreme Court begins another contentious term Guns, vapes, online porn and health care for transgender youth dot the docket #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/06/the-supreme-court-begins-another-contentious-term?utm_source=press.coop
Why do conservatives in America love Zyn? A nicotine pouch has stimulated America’s young men—and the culture wars #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/03/why-do-conservatives-in-america-love-zyn?utm_source=press.coop
The Harris campaign hopes North Carolina will finally deliver Democrats reliably win statewide in local races, but fail in presidential votes. Will this time be different? #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/05/the-harris-campaign-hopes-north-carolina-will-finally-deliver?utm_source=press.coop
The never-Trump movement has leaders. What about followers? For some dissident Republicans, backing Kamala Harris seems a step too far #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/14/the-never-trump-movement-has-leaders-what-about-followers?utm_source=press.coop
Recent special elections bode well for Democrats They can help in predicting general elections #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/25/recent-special-elections-bode-well-for-democrats?utm_source=press.coop
Checks and Balance newsletter: Does the vice-president matter in an election? #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/03/checks-and-balance-newsletter-does-the-vice-president-matter-in-an-election?utm_source=press.coop
Americans’ love affair with big cars is killing them New analysis shows that the heaviest vehicles kill more people than they save in crashes #press https://www.economist.com/interactive/united-states/2024/08/31/americans-love-affair-with-big-cars-is-killing-them?utm_source=press.coop
Mark Robinson has hijacked his own campaign in North Carolina Who will go down with the would-be Republican governor? #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/21/mark-robinson-has-hijacked-his-own-campaign-in-north-carolina?utm_source=press.coop
Kamala Harris is outspending Donald Trump. Will it matter? The Democratic nominee is raising many millions more than her opponent #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/26/kamala-harris-is-outspending-donald-trump-will-it-matter?utm_source=press.coop
Checks and Balance newsletter: gender politics in the election Both parties are telling very different stories about gender #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/05/checks-and-balance-newsletter-gender-politics-in-the-election?utm_source=press.coop
Another attempt to kill Trump raises fears of political violence Republicans and Democrats must again try to avoid politicising a failed assassination #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/16/another-attempt-to-kill-trump-raises-fears-of-political-violence?utm_source=press.coop
A threatened ports strike is already having an impact in America A stoppage could shut 36 ports from Texas to Maine #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/24/a-threatened-ports-strike-is-already-having-an-impact-in-america?utm_source=press.coop
Kamalamania and the drive for abortion rights are a potent mix Referendums in ten states will determine the future of abortion access—and may tilt the presidential election #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/26/kamalamania-and-the-drive-for-abortion-rights-are-a-potent-mix?utm_source=press.coop
Why Larry Hogan’s long-odds bid for a Senate seat matters He offers conservatives a pragmatic path beyond Trumpism #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/15/why-larry-hogans-long-odds-bid-for-a-senate-seat-matters?utm_source=press.coop
US election forecast: who will win control of the Senate? Our prediction model assesses each party’s chances of winning the chamber #press https://www.economist.com/interactive/us-2024-election/prediction-model/senate/?utm_source=press.coop
US election forecast: who will control the House of Representatives? Our prediction model assesses each party’s chance of winning the chamber #press https://www.economist.com/interactive/us-2024-election/prediction-model/house/?utm_source=press.coop
Pious pupils in America perform better But that does not justify Republican efforts to put Christianity into classrooms #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/15/pious-pupils-in-america-perform-better?utm_source=press.coop
Checks and Balance newsletter: The alternate-reality Democratic National Convention What if Joe Biden were still the nominee? #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/08/24/checks-and-balance-newsletter-the-alternate-reality-democratic-national-convention?utm_source=press.coop
The systemic bias Kamala Harris must overcome in order to win The electoral college, not the popular vote, decides who becomes president #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/11/the-systemic-bias-kamala-harris-must-overcome-in-order-to-win?utm_source=press.coop
Democratic control of the Senate depends on a seven-fingered farmer Can Jon Tester win again in Montana? #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/09/12/democratic-control-of-the-senate-depends-on-a-seven-fingered-farmer?utm_source=press.coop
The next American president will be a China hawk Donald Trump may seek to decouple America’s economy, while Kamala Harris favours more targeted pressure #press https://www.economist.com/united-states/2024/10/10/the-next-american-president-will-be-a-china-hawk?utm_source=press.coop
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