Writing
36 Hours on the Fake Campaign Trail with Donald Trump
An accidental trip to Mar-a-Lago with Donald Trump in 2014 shows the would-be president plotting a possible political future—and fuming about his lack of respect from the political class.
(BuzzFeed News, 2014)
Newt Gingrich Says ‘You’re Welcome’
Newt Gingrich turned partisan battles into bloodsport, wrecked Congress, and paved the way for Trump’s rise. Now he’s reveling in his achievements.
(The Atlantic, 2018)
God’s Plan for Mike Pence
What critics should worry about is not that Pence believes in God, but that he seems so certain God believes in him. What happens when manifest destiny replaces humility, and the line between faith and hubris blurs?"
(The Atlantic, 2018)
How new technologies and tactics pioneered by illiberal world leaders are reshaping American politics.
(The Atlantic, 2020)
The Men Who Are Killing America’s Newspapers
Inside the secretive hedge fund that’s gutting newsrooms and harming democracy.
(The Atlantic cover story, 2021)
The Most American Religion
Perpetual outsiders, Mormons spent 200 years assimilating to a certain national ideal—only to find their country in an identity crisis. What will the third century of the faith look like?
(The Atlantic, 2021. Winner of the Wilbur Award)