Morning portrait
Before any political news, some wanderlust to kick things off: pictures of a modern cabin in Vermont. / The New York Times [+]
Also, some fashion illustrations from the roaring twenties in Très Parisien magazine. / Flashbak
(Fwiw, today's clothes are made using enormous amounts of petrochemicals and fossil fuels.) (Clothes have long been political.) / The Walrus, X
Donald Trump wins the American presidency despite a 34-count felony conviction and two assassination attempts. / Politico
Susan Glasser: Rule number one in politics is never underestimate your enemy. / The New Yorker
Trump is also the first Republican to (likely) win the popular vote since George W. Bush's reelection in 2004. / The Hill
Unrelated: Let's begin by assuming that "no 'cosmic purpose' or divine intention is at work." / Plankton Valhalla
Non-white non-college-educated voters moved 13 points toward Trump. It was the GOP's best presidential performance among Latino voters in modern times. / ABC News, Slate
The new president will have a Republican Senate, and possibly a GOP House. / BBC News, The New York Times
Meanwhile, a right-wing site allows anyone to search for a voter's physical address and party affiliation. / 404 Media
Seven ballot measures protecting abortion rights also won. For Democrats, six reasons to feel hopeful. / Vox, The Cut
See also: A few short fantasy stories about strangers joining forces to save each other. / Metafilter
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