Upshot: Millions of movers show U.S. polarization

Also: A final Nate Cohn mailbag

View in browser|nytimes.com October 31, 2024 The New York Times Millions of Movers Reveal American Polarization in Action A detailed look at how — and why — voters who move are widening the gap between blue neighborhoods and red ones. By Ronda Kaysen and Ethan Singer Caroline Gutman for The New York Times Final Mailbag: From Late News to Early Voting A news cycle that seems unfavorable to Donald Trump, and a look at what if anything can be gleaned from early voting. By Nate Cohn Feedback For suggestions on how we can improve this newsletter, write to theupshotnewsletter@nytimes.com. If you have a compelling data set you'd like us to pursue, send it to dear.upshot@nytimes.com. WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FROM UPSHOT AND FRIENDS Matt Burkhartt for The New York Times This Time, It May Actually Come Down to Turnout Democrats have gained among high-turnout voters, while Donald Trump has made gains among groups that tend to show up only for presidential races, or not at all. By Nate Cohn The New York Times What Threats Does My Vote Really Face? Follow your vote from the ballot box to the Electoral College to understand our election system and what obstacles might stand in its way. By Amy Schoenfeld Walker, K.K. Rebecca Lai and Lily Boyce Juanjo Gasull Wages Have Outpaced Inflation. But Not for Everyone. On average, pay has risen faster than prices in recent years. But the overall picture is complicated — and it's not just facts versus "vibes." By Ben Casselman Javier Jaén Guest Essay Trump Says the Country Is 'Dying.' The Data Says Otherwise. Look at trends, not anecdotes. By Steven Pinker IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The New York Times Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll. By Nick Corasaniti, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker The New York Times Trump's Pattern of Pressure to Overturn the 2020 Election Donald J. Trump pressured state and federal government officials to overturn results of the 2020 election in more than 30 phone calls or meetings, according to The Times's analysis of the <a href="https://www.justice.gov/storage/US_v_Trump_23_cr_257.pdf">indictments</a> <a href="https://int.nyt.com/data/documenttools/georgia-indictment-trump/daed97d37562a76f/full.pdf">related</a> to those efforts. By Lazaro Gamio and Karen Yourish Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Upshot from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Upshot, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018