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An Election We Could Not Sit Out: How Indigenous Voters Helped Defeat Trump & Elect Biden

Native American voters saw a massive increase in turnout this year and helped deliver key swing states for Joe Biden, but Indigenous peoples and the role they played in defeating Donald Trump have been largely ignored in mainstream media analyses. We speak with Allie Young, a citizen of the Navajo Nation and founder of Protect the Sacred, who organized a horseback trail ride to the polls. She says it was important to her to motivate Indigenous youth to turn out.

Photos of the Week: Tiger Check, Spanish Fog, Duck Shields

The Bailong elevators in China, continued wildfires in California, hats on display in Russia, dancers in Australia and Italy, damaging storms in Honduras and the Philippines, a surge in COVID-19 cases in the U.S., Christmas preparations during a pandemic, a rocket launch to the International Space Station, and much more.

Fascism: Trump summons Michigan Republicans in bid to overturn Joe Biden’s win

The Washington Post reports that Donald Trump has invited “leaders” of the Republican-controlled Michigan state legislature to meet with him on Friday to discuss the state’s election results. Trump publicly celebrated the resistance of two Republican members of the state’s Wayne County canvassing board who briefly refused to certify the results of the election in their county unless the votes of majority-black Detroit precincts were removed.

Fascism: Trump summons Michigan Republicans in bid to overturn Joe Biden’s win

The Washington Post reports that Donald Trump has invited “leaders” of the Republican-controlled Michigan state legislature to meet with him on Friday to discuss the state’s election results. Trump publicly celebrated the resistance of two Republican members of the state’s Wayne County canvassing board who briefly refused to certify the results of the election in their county unless the votes of majority-black Detroit precincts were removed.

Threats turn deadly real as Trump and allies stoke fervor over imaginary election fraud

If Election Day was relatively event-free after months of conspiracies flying about voter fraud, the acrimonious aftermath of Donald Trump’s loss has grown more contentious and potentially lethal by the day.

The cauldron of unfounded mistrust stirred by Trump and his traitorous Republican allies threatens to boil over at any given moment with death threats targeting election officials and volunteers in the states that became ground zero for Trump’s fraud claims.

Threats turn deadly real as Trump and allies stoke fervor over imaginary election fraud

If Election Day was relatively event-free after months of conspiracies flying about voter fraud, the acrimonious aftermath of Donald Trump’s loss has grown more contentious and potentially lethal by the day.

The cauldron of unfounded mistrust stirred by Trump and his traitorous Republican allies threatens to boil over at any given moment with death threats targeting election officials and volunteers in the states that became ground zero for Trump’s fraud claims.

COVID-19 skeptics keep on dying, as another study shows the importance of mask mandates

It shouldn’t be shocking: Doing nothing in the face of a highly infectious disease results in high rates of infections. The nation as a whole is suffering from that truism at the moment, as Donald Trump can’t be bothered to leave the golf course for anything other than making attacks on democracy. But some states are being particularly hard hit because they’re getting a double-dose of inaction.

COVID-19 skeptics keep on dying, as another study shows the importance of mask mandates

It shouldn’t be shocking: Doing nothing in the face of a highly infectious disease results in high rates of infections. The nation as a whole is suffering from that truism at the moment, as Donald Trump can’t be bothered to leave the golf course for anything other than making attacks on democracy. But some states are being particularly hard hit because they’re getting a double-dose of inaction.

It’s Trump and Giuliani vs. Trump’s real lawyers on election allegations

The “Important News Conference today by lawyers” announced on Twitter by loser Donald Trump was supposed to  show his “very clear and viable path to victory.” Instead, it was Rudy Giuliani repeating a litany of conspiracy theories and hearsay about fraud that have already failed to convince a single judge. That’s because, Rudy said, the judges are in on it.

It’s Trump and Giuliani vs. Trump’s real lawyers on election allegations

The “Important News Conference today by lawyers” announced on Twitter by loser Donald Trump was supposed to  show his “very clear and viable path to victory.” Instead, it was Rudy Giuliani repeating a litany of conspiracy theories and hearsay about fraud that have already failed to convince a single judge. That’s because, Rudy said, the judges are in on it.

The Final Pandemic Surge Is Crashing Over America

Editor’s Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here. Understanding the pandemic this week requires grasping two thoughts at once. First, the United States has never been closer to defeating the pandemic. Second, some of the country’s most agonizing days still lie ahead.Long term, the view has never looked brighter.

The Tragedy of a Ruined Telescope

One of the most powerful telescopes in the world is on the brink of collapse.Arecibo, a giant radio observatory nestled in the lush mountains of Puerto Rico, did some of the dreamiest work in astronomy. But it was forced to stop operations this year after suffering unprecedented damage, and officials now believe that it is beyond repair. Instead of trying to fix it, they’re going to tear it down.The trouble began in August.

The Atlantic Daily: The Final Pandemic Surge

Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox.SHUTTERSTOCK / PAUL SPELLA / THE ATLANTICThis week brought another round of urgent pandemic updates, both catastrophic and spectacular. Our writers help you process the good and the bad.