How Republicans Became the Party of Trump
A look back at the last four years.
How Trump Won
Four Theories for Rise of Nativism and Trump
Those who want to deradicalize the Republican Party and defeat Trump need to figure out which played the bigger role.
Trump Supporters Reject Choice, Tradeoffs
The president’s fans wish to escape from a complex reality.
The Trends That Gave Us Trump — And What to Do About Them
Many of the trends that led to Donald Trump’s presidency are intractable, but there are things Americans can do.
It’s Not the Economy, Stupid!
Fear of losing power and status created the alliances that voted for Brexit, European populism and Donald Trump.
Season of Discontent: Parallels Between Brexit and Trump
In Britain and the United States, people rebelled against the preferences of college-educated, city elites.
Liberal America Unwittingly Radicalized Trumpland
Liberals overreached and drove working white Americans into the arms of a demagogue.
What Just Happened in America?
America did not change. It was manipulated by a minority that seeks a return to autarky and America First.
Conservatives Come to Terms with What They’ve Done
Some right-wing commentators are owning up to their responsibility for the rise of Donald Trump.
Trump Supporters Haven’t Been Hurt by Immigration or Trade
It’s not that the Republican’s supporters are worse off. It’s that their lives haven’t improved in a long time.
White Backlash Fueled Donald Trump’s Candidacy
Resentment toward black advancement helps explain why the white underclass supports Donald Trump.
Trump Voters Willing to Take Leap in the Dark
Analysis suggests Donald Trump’s policies would do enormous damage to the economy. His supporters don’t care.
What Liberals Can Learn from Donald Trump
Liberals are not responsible for the rise of Donald Trump, but they may have unwittingly enabled him.
Donald Trump and the Strongman’s Temptation
Like strongmen everywhere, the Republican promises to deliver greatness through the sheer force of his personality.
How Did “the” Party Decide on Trump?
Donald Trump seems to defy the theory that “the party decides” presidential contests. How did he do it?