Nicole Lafond
Where Things Stand: Diverging Realities 
Not that we needed any more reason to declare it over, but, as of yesterday, all six states where President Trump has attempted to contest the results of the election have finalized their vote counts. Joe Biden was and is and will be the next president.
Yet, even after Wisconsin and Arizona both officially certified the results of their elections yesterday, the Trump campaign filed another lawsuit this morning — this time in Wisconsin. The campaign is alleging “abuse” of absentee ballots, targeting 270,000 ballots.
Where Things Stand: Even The Bare Minimum Isn’t Enough
Alas, even the bare minimum enforcement of basic elements of democracy is too much for President Trump.
Where Things Stand: Even The Tiger King
President Trump has been laying the groundwork for years at this point.
Even if he had won the election, he’d probably continue floating it — letting a potential Michael Flynn pardon swing in the breeze while he waits for the right moment to let it drop. Now we’ve reached an hour so ripe with presidential turmoil that he might as well fling a distraction at his base.
Where Things Stand: Cooperate But Don’t
The news out of the GSA last night was obviously newsworthy — the strongest indication yet that President Trump is running out of options to keep his claims of a stolen election afloat.
Where Things Stand: Ex-GOP National Security Officials Have, Apparently, Had Enough
Perhaps it’s easier to speak out against President Trump and the flailing, chaotic, dwindling days of his presidency when you’re no longer in an official position.
Where Things Stand: Whispers Of Moving On
At least three members of the Trump family inner orbit are looking to a future that might not necessarily involve the chief patriarch being president of the United States.
While the family publicly continues to hype Trump’s dangerous and ridiculous election delegitimization crusade, privately a few have their sights set on their own political futures.
Where Things Stand: Austerity For America’s Cities?
In a narrow sense, this is a very New York City-centric issue. But if it comes to fruition, life as we know it in this city will not only collapse further into the unlivable realm than it already has in the wake of COVID-19, but we might see another outbreak spike in the city.
Where Things Stand: A Fuller Story
The full story of the Falwells’ romantic entanglement with a one-time pool attendant-turned business associate appears to be far messier and more surprising than we knew.
Where Things Stand: A Psychologically Difficult Place To Be
That’s a headline that could encompass the societal feeling of just about any stage of 2020. But it feels particularly pointed right now.
Where Things Stand: The Stowaway Chief
It’s been rumored for years that President Trump doesn’t actually enjoy being president. And that’s never been more clear than the last week.