Nicole Allan

Nicole Allan is a senior editor at The Atlantic.

Orbital View: Phytoplankton off New Zealand

Orbital View: Phytoplankton off New Zealand

Thanks to the mixing of two currents, the ocean around the Chatham Islands is particularly fertile--and a carbon sink More »

Orbital View: Vegas Nights

Orbital View: Vegas Nights

Astronauts on the International Space Station capture the brilliance of Las Vegas' lights in a dark desert night More »

Orbital View: Russian Volcanoes, From an Angle

Orbital View: Russian Volcanoes, From an Angle

Astronauts, who can view landscapes from the side, are better able to capture the Kamchatka Peninsula than satellites, which take photos from above More »

'Female Obama' Must First Tackle California

'Female Obama' Must First Tackle California

Kamala Harris, California's new attorney general, may become a national star--but first, she must navigate a minefield of politically inflammatory issues More »

Orbital View: Crippling Snow in Britain

Orbital View: Crippling Snow in Britain

The UK has been slammed by early snowstorms that are causing far-ranging travel delays More »

The Triumphs and Failures of the EPA

The Triumphs and Failures of the EPA

On the agency's 40th anniversary, a historian, clean air advocate, and business lobbyist evaluate its record and reputation More »

The Unlikely Reincarnation of Lisa Murkowski

The Unlikely Reincarnation of Lisa Murkowski

The senator has officially won re-election in Alaska, marking what may be the most historically significant event of the 2010 elections More »

The Sneaky Threat That Could Cripple California's Climate Law

The Sneaky Threat That Could Cripple California's Climate Law

Prop. 23, this election cycle's environmental headliner, may have distracted Californians from an underhanded attack on their state's climate program More »

Pelosi: 'I Have No Regrets'

Pelosi: 'I Have No Regrets'

In an interview with Diane Sawyer, the outgoing Speaker of the House stood by her agenda and lamented that it didn't provide results fast enough More »

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DeMint Pleased With Election, Prefers to Work 'Outside of the Elected Leadership'

Senate Race in Alaska Speeds Up

Senate Race in Alaska Speeds Up

The state will begin sorting through write-in ballots earlier then planned, giving a clearer view of Murkowski's lead over Miller More »

Is Mike Pence Paving the Way for a Presidential Run?

Is Mike Pence Paving the Way for a Presidential Run?

The conservative congressman is stepping down from House leadership to pursue nebulous other goals More »

Intimidation! Fraud! And So the Voting Allegations Begin

Intimidation! Fraud! And So the Voting Allegations Begin

In an age-old dance, Democrats accuse Republicans of intimidating minority voters and Republicans accuse Democrats of voting misconduct More »

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Understanding Exit Polls: An Explainer

What the What Is Going On With Senate Polling in Alaska?

What the What Is Going On With Senate Polling in Alaska?

Poll results are across the board for this race, with Miller, Murkowski, and McAdams all doing well, depending on whom you ask More »

The Race That Could Hold the Senate Hostage

The Race That Could Hold the Senate Hostage

If Alaska's Senate race is as close as expected, it could take months of legal wrangling--and possibly even an intervention by the Supreme Court--to resolve More »

Reid Counts on Early Voters and the Democratic Turnout Machine

Reid Counts on Early Voters and the Democratic Turnout Machine

Preliminary early voting numbers indicate that Republican turnout does not match expectations for a wave election More »

Cook Political Report: Odds of GOP Winning Senate Are 'Non-Existent'

Cook Political Report: Odds of GOP Winning Senate Are 'Non-Existent'

The prognosticator has lowered its prediction for the number of Senate seats Republicans will pick up on Tuesday More »

5 Funniest Moments of the 'Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear'

5 Funniest Moments of the 'Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear'

There were modest amounts of message-hammering, but for the most part, the rally was a series of jokes punctuated by songs and surprise appearances by famous people More »

Can Sarah Palin Save Joe Miller?

Can Sarah Palin Save Joe Miller?

The former governor finally stumped for the Senate candidate from Alaska, but will her glitz outweigh Miller's recent stumbles? More »

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