Joanna Brenner

Digital Strategy Editor
After several years tweeting in Washington, D.C., Joanna Brenner moved to New York to become Newsweek's digital strategy editor. She was previously a digital producer at the Pew Research Center, where she managed pewinternet.org's website and social media presence. She oversees digital strategy for feature stories and lives in Brooklyn with her slightly fat cat, Gouda.
                                    
Tech & Science
We Red-Penned This Laughably Inaccurate Internet Essay'The Internet? Bah!:' Revisit just how wrong scientist Clifford Stoll was in 1995 on the future of the web.

Culture
New York Times Launches Campaign for Truth at OscarsA conflicting collection of pre-recorded punditry evokes a strong reaction from the U.S. president.

Culture
Oscars 2017: List of Nominees and WinnersCritical favorite "Moonlight" won best picture, but only after "La La Land" was mistakenly announced as the winner first.

Culture
Ten Great Movies That Were Ignored by the OscarsThe Academy Awards don't always get it right.

U.S.
When Donald Trump and Alec Baldwin Were BuddiesA 1999 issue of Newsweek captured Trump and his nemesis in a schmooze fest at a charity event.

U.S.
Neil Gorsuch, his Late Mother and Threats to the EPAWhen Anne Gorsuch was EPA administrator in 1983, her actions and scandals almost ruined the EPA. Now a new bill wants to completely abolish the agency.

U.S.
How Trump's Inauguration Compares to Inaugurations PastDonald Trump's upcoming soiree is shaping up to be the least benign presidential inaugural ceremony in American history.

Culture
The Story of Jewish ChristmasGoing to a Chinese restaurant isn't just about the delectable nosh—it's a tradition rooted in a shared feeling of "otherness."

U.S.
On Christmas Eve 1968, Apollo 8 Orbited the Moon'Twas the night before Christmas 1968 and all through outer space, three astronauts became the first humans to orbit the moon.

U.S.
Stories That Made Us Happy in 2016If you're feeling rotten about this year, remember that a zero-fuel plane completed an around-the-world trip and two Instagram-famous dogs got married.

U.S.
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper ResignsThe spy chief submitted his letter of resignation but says he will stay on until the end of the Obama administration.

Culture
Leonard Cohen's 20 Best SongsLeonard Cohen's songs captured longing, loss, lust and so much more.

World
The 'I Voted' Sticker: A HistoryIt's a beloved, nonpartisan display of pride for voters—and it's also a way to get a lot of free stuff.

U.S.
How Newsweek Reported Past Presidential ElectionsRemembering the moments and controversies that shaped U.S. presidential elections past.

Culture
Nine Films and Shows to Watch Before the ElectionTerrified of Tuesday? Keep yourself occupied with titles like "Broad City," "Bulworth" and "Black Mirror."

U.S.
Newsweek Presidential Election Covers: A 60-Year ReviewIn honor of Election Day 2016, Newsweek presents 60 years worth of election covers, from 1956 to 2016.

U.S.
Polls: Clinton Leads Trump Ahead of Final DebateThe Republican nominee needs the final debate to go well to garner some last-minute voter support.

U.S.
Final Debate: What to Read BeforehandEssential articles that will get you up to speed on each of the six topics the presidential nominees will be discussing.

U.S.
Newsweek Staff Win Newswomen's Club of New York AwardsStaff Writer Stav Ziv took top honor as Best New Journalist and Senior Writer Abigail Jones received the Front Page Award for Magazine Interview.

Tech & Science
Trump, Clinton Backers Far Apart on Climate ChangeTrump supporters can't name one scenario that might help mitigate the effects of climate change.

U.S.
Election 2016: Clinton Leads Polling Ahead of DebateEven pre-#TrumpTapes, the GOP nominee has been trailing Clinton overall and in two crucial swing states.

U.S.
What to Read Ahead of Town Hall Presidential DebateEssential reading about the two presidential nominees, before they go (candidly) head-to-head.

U.S.
A History Lesson for Tim Kaine and Mike PenceIn 1988, Republican Dan Quayle blew it during his sole debate—and his opponent punched back in the best way possible.

U.S.
How Election 2016 Is an Unpopularity ContestA new Pew Research Center report confirms exactly what you're thinking about the current presidential race: Is it over yet?

Culture
Emmys 2016: List of Nominees and Winners"Veep" and "Game of Thrones" took home the awards for outstanding comedy series and outstanding drama series.

U.S.
Clinton and Trump Supporters Keep Their Friends CloseThe contentious presidential campaign is making the politically polarized U.S. even more so.

U.S.
Photos: Democratic National Convention Day ThreeOn Day 3 of the convention in Philadelphia, Tim Kaine and Michael Bloomberg went after Donald Trump, and Barack Obama showed his superior public speaking talents.

U.S.
Hi, I'm Donald Trump. Ask Me (Almost) AnythingThe Republican presidential nominee answered 12 questions in a sluggish and highly moderated Reddit AMA.

U.S.
Photos: Democratic National Convention Day TwoBill Clinton, Larry Sanders and a 102-year-old delegate from Arizona stole the show on a historic night.

U.S.
Eric Holder's 2016 Democratic Convention Speech"Despite the fiction and fearmongering you've heard from the other party's nominee, violent crime has gone down since President Obama took office."
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