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No images? Click here  Dear Reader, In my 20+ years as a journalist, I’ve covered dozens of domestic and foreign elections for national broadcast outlets, magazines and online dailies. However, the 2026 U.S. midterms feel different. Sure, the deep political polarization gripping this country plays a role, as does the intense animosity among voters. And I wouldn't blame anyone for thinking that, after two decades covering news, my initial idealism has been steadily consumed by cynicism. But I came to The Conversation a year and a half ago because we are different. We stand out in the national media landscape, not only because we focus on research and facts, but because of the historical context we often use to frame our stories. Beyond merely telling you what’s happening in Washington, we consistently try to examine why it’s happening and provide that crucial historical backdrop. We don’t cover the daily partisan quarrels on Capitol Hill, the congressional horse trading or the social media rants. As a colleague of mine has expressed it, we focus on covering democracy: what government is, how it works or doesn’t, how it was set up historically, and the effects it has on people across the country. And during this critical time in U.S. history, when democracy itself seems under attack, I’m grateful my job helps me explain what’s happening across the country to you, the reader. I hope you’ll choose to make a donation to The Conversation so I can continue to do that. Thank you for making this work possible. With gratitude, Alfonso Serrano The Conversation US, Inc. is a tax-exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. All donations made are fully tax deductible if you itemize. Our tax ID number is 46-0906774. How to donate: |
