Harris-Trump poll finds Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin tight ahead of debate

In Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin — all tight races — we see the larger contours of the entire presidential contest ahead of the first Harris-Trump debate.  What makes these states close? We’ll unpack some of the factors that stand out, including who’s seen as better for key voter groups, who voters think has the cognitive

A War of Words

In Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words, Anne Curzan tackles a pile of hard questions about grammar and usage. Her tone, however, is upbeat. A linguist, a language historian, and a writing professor, Curzan is the anti-vigilante of usage critics. For years, she has been writing and talking

Trump, Harris Endorse Tariffs on China, With Differing Approaches

The next administration will be likely pro-tariff. The conversation has shifted from whether tariffs are necessary to how they can best be implemented. News Analysis Regardless of who wins the White House in November, tariffs against China are here to stay. That’s the consensus in Washington, although Democrats and Republicans have different approaches. Meanwhile, who