A little light reading. (Ah, who am I kidding.)

A few pieces about the election and its aftermath that I found interesting. Your mileage may vary.

 

What just happened, Exhibit A:

Data show that a 'whitelash' did not elect Trump; It was—like always—about the economy

 

What just happened, Exhibit B:

America's Educational Divide Put Trump in the White House

 

The Electoral College debate:

The Electoral College Wasn't Meant to Overturn Elections

 

What to do next, national politics edition:

No Mercy

 

What to do next, city politics edition:

Cities Vow to Fight Trump on Immigration, Even if They Lose Millions

 

What to do next, well-meaning white people edition:

Show Up: A White Person’s Guide to Responsible Activism

 

The importance of a compelling narrative (and not just because I was an English major):

Poetry not prose