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Archives for December 2014

Almanac
The infuriating reason you still get a phonebook delivered every yearThe infuriating reason you still get a phonebook delivered every year
Almanac

Why phonebook companies have sued for the right to deliver them.

By Joseph Stromberg
Politics
Ohio took away a woman’s welfare and food stamps because she didn’t report her comaOhio took away a woman’s welfare and food stamps because she didn’t report her coma
Politics

Unable to pay rent, she lost her daughter. And since her daughter is no longer living with her, Ohio is saying she’s now ineligible for welfare.

By Ezra Klein
Science
Watch Bill Nye explain evolution using emojiWatch Bill Nye explain evolution using emoji
Science

We have entered a whole new era of explanatory media.

By Susannah Locke
Culture
Pope Francis’ 10 tips for a happy lifePope Francis’ 10 tips for a happy life
Culture

If you want to be happy, says Pope Francis, stop proselytizing and start creating jobs.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Life
Why the workday should be 10–6, not 9–5Why the workday should be 10–6, not 9–5
Life

Research suggests a later start could lead to better sleep — and health.

By Susannah Locke
Culture
9 charts to rule them all9 charts to rule them all
Culture

LOTR Project visualizes Middle-earth like you’ve never seen it before.

By Brandon Ambrosino
archives
Is this the most ridiculous stadium subsidy boondoggle yet?Is this the most ridiculous stadium subsidy boondoggle yet?
archives

DC to spend $150 million on buying a stadium for a team that’s only worth $75 million.

By Matthew Yglesias
Russia
The worse Russia’s economy gets, the more dangerous Putin becomesThe worse Russia’s economy gets, the more dangerous Putin becomes
Russia

The Russian leader is cornered.

By Max Fisher
Politics
How did swaps regulation get into the CRomnibus? Ask this army of lobbyistsHow did swaps regulation get into the CRomnibus? Ask this army of lobbyists
Politics

Citigroup led the way, and banks outnumbered others on a massive scale.

By Lee Drutman
Culture
Sony says theaters no longer have to show The Interview, in wake of terrorist threatsSony says theaters no longer have to show The Interview, in wake of terrorist threats
Culture

Carmike Cinemas has already taken then up on the offer.

By Emily St. James
Politics
Tom Coburn kills obscure terrorism insurance subsidy program at the last minuteTom Coburn kills obscure terrorism insurance subsidy program at the last minute
Politics

Bye bye TRIA ... for now.

By Matthew Yglesias
archives
The horrible details of the Taliban’s child massacre in PakistanThe horrible details of the Taliban’s child massacre in Pakistan
archives

Plus, Jeb Bush all but announces his presidential run, and Russia’s currency continues to slide.

By Dylan Matthews
Culture
JK Rowling held an impromptu Twitter AMAJK Rowling held an impromptu Twitter AMA
Culture

Here are her best answers.

By Kelsey McKinney
archives
The real reasons why the Pakistani Taliban murdered more than 100 schoolchildrenThe real reasons why the Pakistani Taliban murdered more than 100 schoolchildren
archives

The horrifying logic behind the brutal attack.

By Amanda Taub
Police Violence
Ferguson grand jury decision: the latest updatesFerguson grand jury decision: the latest updates
Police Violence

All the latest on what’s happening in Ferguson, Missouri.

By Vox Staff