1/11 As Election Night approaches, our writers and editors have advice for how to watch the returns (and stay as calm as possible while you do it).
2/11 When will we know who won? How should you use Twitter and cable news? @NickBaumann and our Politics team have a game plan for figuring out what exactly is happening tonight:
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3/11 Pro tip: When you’re scrolling here on Twitter, pay attention to those with in-depth knowledge of districts, demographics, and polling. Here’s a list that Nick will be following: twitter.com/i/lists/794254…
4/11 And follow our staff here: twitter.com/i/lists/542012
5/11 For more on what to focus on and when, consult @dkthomp’s hour-by-hour Election Night cheat sheet: theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
6/11 Not in the mood for an elaborate virtual watch party? You’re not alone. @cray_kate reports on why this year feels different for many Americans: theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…
7/11 One more piece of advice: Beware the allure of false endings, @megangarber warns. It’s very possible that Election Night won’t be a single night at all: theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…
8/11 You could also take a break this afternoon, and let the wonders of the universe make you feel small. Try this story by @marinakoren about a mysterious rhythm coming from 500 million light-years away: theatlantic.com/science/archiv…
9/11 Or sink into the two-hour escape of a comfort movie. @davidlsims has some suggestions: theatlantic.com/culture/archiv…
10/11 Are your fingers about to take you to an election-forecasting site, which you'll anxiously refresh over and over again? Read this first: theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
11/11 Find all these stories and more in our iOS app, where our editors guide you through the best of The Atlantic’s journalism every day. Download it here: apps.apple.com/us/app/the-atl…
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