At BuzzFeed, the world is as stupid or as smart as you want it to be. The site is bursting with goofball news — do you know about the cat who’s running for mayor of Halifax, N.S.? — and is legendary for its lists (behold the 25 Daily Affirmations That Will Transform Your Life). But when political events involve humans rather than felines, the coverage, led by former Politico reporter Ben Smith, is surprisingly meaty. The tech section is another highlight.