"I got into journalism through writing, primarily. So even when I took photos when I was reporting, I..." — Jamelle Bouie

Trump did not win the 2016 presidential election solely on the votes of his base; he won it after he consolidated wavering Republicans and persuaded just enough moderate and independent voters in the right places - essentially the bare minimum - to back him over Hillary Clinton.

Our legislatures are not built to allow working people to participate as members. Neither, for that matter, is our political system writ large.

The most important takeaway from the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. United States is that Chief Justice John Roberts, with the approval of his Republican colleagues, rewrote the Constitution to place the president above the law.

The 2020 presidential election was arguably the most secure - and among the most scrutinized - in American history.