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Archives for December 2014


Plus, the Lima climate deal, Russia’s economic woes, and Ted Cruz’s inadvertent favor to Senate Democrats.


“In terms of what he claims for inspiration for the attack, it’s clearly Islamic State.”


The NRA has long blocked the Harvard doctor’s nomination because of his support for new gun laws.


This is unreal.


They’re spending money really fast.


David Victor, a longtime critic of UN climate talks, explains why he’s more optimistic about the latest deal.


Cops can conduct a stop and search even if they’re wrong about the law.


From cuts and burns to eye injuries.


“A recluse who can be charming at times as opposed to a person who is simply a dangerous dictator.”


Nuba Reports’ Ryan Boyette explains why citizen journalism is the key to ending Sudan’s brutal war on civilians.


Why was everybody so excited about an album from someone who hasn’t released one in 15 years?


Women in local government are few and far between


Polygraph tests are century-old pseudoscience. Why are we still using them?


What we know (and, crucially, don’t know) about the hostage situation in Sydney.

This is going to be one huge family tree.