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Archives for November 2014

Marijuana legalization sweeps the 2014 midterm elections
Health Care

Several states radically reshaped their approach to marijuana.

By German Lopez
Labor
Minimum wage hikes passed in four states — but only two did it rightMinimum wage hikes passed in four states — but only two did it right
Labor

Meanwhile, Alaska and South Dakota join the ranks of states that have minimum wages indexed to inflation

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Video
The 2014 midterm elections, explained in 4 minutesThe 2014 midterm elections, explained in 4 minutes
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What the hell happened last night? Ezra Klein’s 5 biggest takeaways.

By Ezra Klein
Climate
Meet Tom Cotton: Arkansas’s next Senator and Rand Paul’s worst nightmareMeet Tom Cotton: Arkansas’s next Senator and Rand Paul’s worst nightmare
Climate

Arkansas’ new Senator-elect is the young face of Republican hawkery. He and Rand Paul are not going to get along.

By Zack Beauchamp
Immigration
The midterms may have killed bold executive action on immigrationThe midterms may have killed bold executive action on immigration
Immigration

It’s hard to cry obstruction after taking a beating on this scale.

By Matthew Yglesias
Almanac
5 weird things you didn’t know about the “I Voted” sticker5 weird things you didn’t know about the “I Voted” sticker
Almanac

In many states, the stickers have become synonymous with Election Day and a cause for celebration themselves.

By Kelsey McKinney
Health Care
Abortion opponents have lost 5 out of 5 personhood votesAbortion opponents have lost 5 out of 5 personhood votes
Health Care

Voters in North Dakota and Colorado rejected personhood ballot initiatives on Tuesday night.

By Sarah Kliff
Marijuana Legalization
Marijuana legalization won in Alaska, DC, and Oregon, but when can you smoke pot legally?Marijuana legalization won in Alaska, DC, and Oregon, but when can you smoke pot legally?
Marijuana Legalization

A big day for marijuana legalization.

By German Lopez
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9 takeaways from the 2014 election9 takeaways from the 2014 election
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It was a terrible night for Democrats — but a good night for liberal ballot initiatives.

By Ezra Klein
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The most important victory for Republicans might be in OhioThe most important victory for Republicans might be in Ohio
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An election law expert says Republican wins will have “big implications” for 2016.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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Jon Stewart: Money in politics the true winner of the 2014 midterm electionsJon Stewart: Money in politics the true winner of the 2014 midterm elections
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The election was among the most expensive in history.

By German Lopez
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The sweeping GOP victory was about a lot more than a favorable mapThe sweeping GOP victory was about a lot more than a favorable map
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You can’t blame Colorado on the map. Or Iowa. Or Illinois. Or Staten Island.

By Matthew Yglesias
Congress
Jon Stewart explains why he’s thrilled about Mitch McConnell’s reelectionJon Stewart explains why he’s thrilled about Mitch McConnell’s reelection
Congress

Comedic gold, ladies and gentlemen.

By Sarah Kliff
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Saira Blair, a very conservative 18-year-old, is now in West Virginia’s state legislatureSaira Blair, a very conservative 18-year-old, is now in West Virginia’s state legislature
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She primaried a sitting delegate before she was even old enough to vote.

By Libby Nelson
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The biggest loser in this election is the climateThe biggest loser in this election is the climate
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Green groups spent millions to make this election about climate change. It didn’t work.

By Brad Plumer