David A. Graham

David A. Graham is a staff writer at The Atlantic. He won the Toner Prize for Excellence in National Political Reporting in 2021 for his coverage of the 2020 presidential election. Before joining The Atlantic in 2011, he reported for Newsweek, the Daily Beast, The Wall Street Journal, and The National. At The Atlantic, he covers politics and national affairs, and he previously edited the politics section. He can be reached via email here.

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  1. The Cases Against Trump: A Guide

    Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.

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    Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Brendan McDermid / Getty.
  2. Doug Emhoff, First Jazz Fan

    The second gentleman gets the beauty and meaning of the genre.

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    Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Chris Saucedo / Getty; Bill Tompkins / Getty; Michael Ochs Archives / Getty.
  3. Born to Run

    More and more athletes are entering politics. Why?

    A dais with a "vote" sign sitting atop a winner's podium on a running track
    Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty.