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Archives for November 2014

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There’s no Obamacare for the internet. But there could be a public option.There’s no Obamacare for the internet. But there could be a public option.
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Ted Cruz is halfway there.

By Ezra Klein
Technology
Obama’s big net neutrality announcement, explainedObama’s big net neutrality announcement, explained
Technology

President Obama has endorsed reclassification, a controversial legal maneuver that would give the FCC authority to enact strong network neutrality protections.

By Timothy B. Lee
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How the fall of the Berlin Wall changed the world, in one chartHow the fall of the Berlin Wall changed the world, in one chart
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After the Berlin Wall collapsed, democracy spread around the world at an astonishing pace.

By Zack Beauchamp
2016 Presidential Election
What Democrats can learn from RepublicansWhat Democrats can learn from Republicans
2016 Presidential Election

Democrats are better at achieving their policy goals than Republicans, but Republicans are smarter about winning political power than Democrats.

By Ezra Klein
Immigration
The new GOP Senate is already fighting with itself over immigrationThe new GOP Senate is already fighting with itself over immigration
Immigration

During the lame duck, it’s going to be Ted Cruz vs. Mitch McConnell.

By Dara Lind
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Obama says FCC should reclassify the internet’s regulatory statusObama says FCC should reclassify the internet’s regulatory status
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This sounds boring, but it’s actually a huge deal.

By Matthew Yglesias
Climate
What Obama really meant when he talked about Iran, ISIS, and Syria on SundayWhat Obama really meant when he talked about Iran, ISIS, and Syria on Sunday
Climate

The four most important quotes from his CBS interview, explained.

By Max Fisher
Education
Charter schools in Texas are improving faster than public schoolsCharter schools in Texas are improving faster than public schools
Education

Research on Texas charter schools found that, over a decade, the charter schools got better at increasing student test scores, improving faster than traditional public schools

By Libby Nelson
Science
Why you’re so tired on Monday morningsWhy you’re so tired on Monday mornings
Science

Use the science of social jetlag to your advantage.

By Susannah Locke
Culture
NaNoWriMo explained: Why hundreds of thousands of people are writing novels this monthNaNoWriMo explained: Why hundreds of thousands of people are writing novels this month
Culture

A friend might utter this combination of syllables to you to explain why they can’t go out. “Oh, I’ve gotta work on my NaNoWriMo submission,” they might say, leaving you puzzled.

By Kelsey McKinney
Immigration
Expanding Border Patrol nearly ruined it. Will Congress make the same mistake twice?Expanding Border Patrol nearly ruined it. Will Congress make the same mistake twice?
Immigration

Border Patrol is trying to fix its corruption and violence problems -- but Congress might kill it with kindness

By Dara Lind
Don’t fool yourself about “the other side” — everyone is selfish when it comes to politics
Media

How our age, gender, race, and other demographic factors predict which policies we support.

By Jason Weeden and Robert Kurzban
Cybersecurity
How copyright law could get you killedHow copyright law could get you killed
Cybersecurity

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act was supposed to stop piracy, but in recent years it’s interfered with car repairs, security research on medical devices, and more.

By Timothy B. Lee
Health Care
Healthcare.gov window-shopping opened tonightHealthcare.gov window-shopping opened tonight
Health Care

While enrollment doesn’t start until next Saturday (November 15), this new site will allow shoppers to start browsing plans in advance.

By Sarah Kliff
Neuroscience
Telepathy is now possible using current technologyTelepathy is now possible using current technology
Neuroscience

This person moved someone else’s hand just by thinking about it

By Susannah Locke