A top psychiatrist counsels us on managing the stress of history.

Memo to undecideds: The better diplomat will make the better president.

Why my mom's generation had so much trouble with the idea of a President Obama.

A preliminary roll call of bizarre moments from the presidential election.

Immigrants have a responsibility to join the American conversation on race.

Why black men everywhere are standing a little taller.

Why so many expats are coming home to vote on Tuesday.

McCain and his surrogates have shown that nothing is beyond the pale in their desperate effort to derail Obama.

The prime-time Obamamercial reminded voters what they need. Steady. Empathetic. Thoughtful. President.

Give Obama credit for not trying to use his biracial background as an appeal to white working-class voters.