Democracy doesn’t come with a guarantee

The high stakes of this political moment from VF’s editor in chief [View in your browser]( | [Un](newsletter=vfletters)[subscribe from this email](newsletter=vfletters)   [Letters from Vanity Fair Logo]( Editor in chief Radhika Jones on battleground states, misinformation, and the future of democracy. Support this essential journalism with [a subscription to]([Vanity Fair](, starting at $1.25 per month.   [Vanity Fair EIC Radhika Jones] Radhika Jones EDITOR IN CHIEF The last couple of elections in the US have demonstrated that American democracy and its peaceful transitions of power don’t come with a lifetime guarantee. A [red wave might not have materialized]( this week, but Republicans are still expected to take the majority in the House—with circus-like investigations sure to follow. Meanwhile, dozens of election deniers won state and congressional races, giving them the power to further erode the democratic process. And though [Donald Trump had a bad week](, his penchant for insults and lies seems to have become a permanent staple of GOP politics. Vanity Fair is here to guide you through these turbulent times, with dispatches from Silicon Valley, where deep cuts at Twitter, Meta, and other social media platforms are changing the information landscape; with reporting from Washington, where control of the Senate still lies in the balance; and with analysis from inside newsrooms seeking to reconcile polling with reality. Our obsessive coverage of both the established and emerging players in politics, media, and tech gives us an edge in chronicling how power will continue to shift across these increasingly entangled worlds. We’re especially well positioned to help you better understand the full impact of these midterm elections in the weeks to come. Our political reporters, as well as columnists like [Molly Jong-Fast]( and [Monica Lewinsky](, have carefully laid the groundwork not only for the stakes of these elections—from abortion rights to voting rights—but also for the period of uncertainty that will follow. With a US Senate runoff in the works in Georgia, a new Congress taking shape, and 2024 jockeying already underway, the political landscape is anything but settled. It’s a lot to process, which is why we rely on voices who cut through the noise, like Molly and Monica and our incisive political writer [Bess Levin](. For six years—starting the day after the 2016 election—Bess has followed the ups, downs, and absurdities of our political scene. Her daily dispatches are essential reading for the savviest of citizens, those who understand that in the current moment, truth is often more ridiculous than fiction—and that whether the news is bad or good, a little catharsis goes a long way. Thank you for reading our coverage. If you’d like to support our journalists and this important work, [please consider subscribing](. Radhika Jones, Editor in Chief, Vanity Fair   [Our political journalists report on the most urgent stories from Washington, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley—with nerve and candor. You can support this vital coverage with a subscription for only $1.25 per month.]( [SUBSCRIBE NOW](   STORIES FROM THE HIVE [Every Single Way Donald Trump Is Legally Screwed]( [By BESS LEVIN]( [A complete guide to the criminal investigations and civil lawsuits the ex-president is currently facing, including the ones you’ve probably never heard about.](   [The Pollster Who Got the Midterms Right]( [By CHRIS SMITH]( [“There’s no red wave in the data,” a source tells VF, highlighting the growing generational split between Democratic and Republican voters.](   [Mike Pence Crowns Himself Jan. 6 Hero in World’s Cheesiest Breakup Letter]( [By BESS LEVIN]( [The former VP continues to “pray” for Trump, who nearly got him killed.](   [Just Some of the Terrible Things Elon Musk Has Said and Done]( [By BESS LEVIN]( [From attacking perceived enemies to running a company accused of rampant racism and sexism, it’s not hard to see why so many are up in arms about his taking over Twitter.](   [In Conversation With Gloria Steinem]( [By KENZIE BRYANT]( [Join two “crazed magazine women” for a wide-ranging talk on reproductive rights, Ms. magazine, and the midterm elections.](     [VANITY FAIR logo image]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( This e-mail was sent to you by Vanity Fair. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe from this email](newsletter=vfletters) Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.