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Archives for October 2014

Climate
These maps of water use show why the Western US is in troubleThese maps of water use show why the Western US is in trouble
Climate

Home water use is often highest in the drought-plagued states — because of lawn watering.

By Brad Plumer
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“Suicide chili” chicken wing martyred in attack on Australian PM“Suicide chili” chicken wing martyred in attack on Australian PM
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Australian Prime Minister Tony “I’m a cruel, callow, callous, heartless bastard” Abbott ran into some trouble with a spicy chicken wing on Thursday.

By Amanda Taub
Health
The latest Ebola scare is on a cruise shipThe latest Ebola scare is on a cruise ship
Health

But the health-care worker hasn’t shown symptoms for 19 days, just two days shy of the 21-day incubation period for Ebola.

By German Lopez
Prison Sentences
This new GOP attack ad about a black criminal makes the Willie Horton ad look tameThis new GOP attack ad about a black criminal makes the Willie Horton ad look tame
Prison Sentences

Why the GOP is using racial dogwhistling to attack a candidate — over a Republican bill

By Dara Lind
Religion
Catholic University decides to let an LGBT Awareness Month event happen after allCatholic University decides to let an LGBT Awareness Month event happen after all
Religion

“Following a discussion and review of the program’s educational intent, the Director of Campus Activities approved the rescheduling of the event,” says university spokesperson.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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The top candidate on the Black Conservatives Fund website is a white guyThe top candidate on the Black Conservatives Fund website is a white guy
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And not just any white guy — Chris McDaniel, last seen complaining that his opponent has too many black supporters.

By Matthew Yglesias
Syria
James Foley’s parents to Republicans: stop exploiting our son’s murder for votesJames Foley’s parents to Republicans: stop exploiting our son’s murder for votes
Syria

Three GOP-aligned campaigns have run ads with footage of the American journalist’s death.

By Max Fisher
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Ron Klain is a great choice for Ebola czarRon Klain is a great choice for Ebola czar
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The new Ebola czar has no medical experience. But that’s not what the job needs.

By Ezra Klein
Health
Why travel bans will only make the Ebola epidemic worseWhy travel bans will only make the Ebola epidemic worse
Health

The argument against airport screening and travel restrictions in a time of Ebola.

By Julia Belluz and Steven Hoffman
Video
We’re bombarded with political ads every election. But do they actually work?We’re bombarded with political ads every election. But do they actually work?
Play
Video

The political science on those annoying campaign commercials infiltrating your TV.

By Andrew Prokop and Joss Fong
Culture
How Gail Simone changed the way we think about female superheroesHow Gail Simone changed the way we think about female superheroes
Culture

Gail Simone went from ‘Women in Refrigerators’ to the first lady of DC Comics

By Alex Abad-Santos
Labor
READ: Janet Yellen is concerned about America’s low-income childrenREAD: Janet Yellen is concerned about America’s low-income children
Labor

The Federal Reserve chair explained Friday why she’s “greatly concerned” about inequality

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Health
Good news: Senegal is officially Ebola-freeGood news: Senegal is officially Ebola-free
Health

There’s a sliver of good news in the Ebola outbreak: two African countries are successfully halting the spread of the disease.

By Sarah Kliff
Culture
Elizabeth Peña died earlier this week. Here’s how Hollywood failed herElizabeth Peña died earlier this week. Here’s how Hollywood failed her
Culture

She was a part of a seriously weird series finale. Too bad the role that got her there was such a stereotype.

By Emily St. James
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Russia is conducting a massive McDonald’s purgeRussia is conducting a massive McDonald’s purge
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Here’s a map of all of the McDonald’s that have been closed.

By Zack Beauchamp