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Archives for October 2019

Politics
A new poll finds strong support for the Supreme Court ending LGBTQ discriminationA new poll finds strong support for the Supreme Court ending LGBTQ discrimination
Politics

Neil Gorsuch’s fears of “social upheaval” don’t seem justified.

By Ian Millhiser
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Elizabeth Warren marches with Chicago teachers after releasing new K-12 education planElizabeth Warren marches with Chicago teachers after releasing new K-12 education plan
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Warren’s plan stands firmly on the side of public school teachers.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Trump says his sons receiving foreign payments “would be the biggest story of the century”Trump says his sons receiving foreign payments “would be the biggest story of the century”
Politics

The central tenet of Trumpism is to never sit one out. Trump’s latest love-fest with Hannity illustrated it.

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
The WeWork mess, explainedThe WeWork mess, explained
Technology

From the “next Alibaba” to a financial liability for SoftBank, here’s how the coworking startup got to this point.

By Rani Molla and Shirin Ghaffary
Climate
3 key solutions to California’s wildfire safety blackout mess3 key solutions to California’s wildfire safety blackout mess
Climate

Grid hardening, land-use reform, and restructuring PG&E, oh my.

By David Roberts
Money
Skin care brand Sunday Riley got in trouble for writing fake reviews. It just settled with the FTC.Skin care brand Sunday Riley got in trouble for writing fake reviews. It just settled with the FTC.
Money

Sunday Riley got a slap on the wrist by the FTC for writing fake Sephora reviews for two years. Some FTC commissioners didn’t agree.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Technology
Robots aren’t taking warehouse employees’ jobs, they’re making their work harderRobots aren’t taking warehouse employees’ jobs, they’re making their work harder
Technology

A new report says that automation won’t wipe out warehouse jobs in the short term but it may make them worse.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
The emoluments clause, explained for Donald TrumpThe emoluments clause, explained for Donald Trump
Politics

It’s not phony.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
The Hillary Clinton-Tulsi Gabbard feud, explainedThe Hillary Clinton-Tulsi Gabbard feud, explained
Politics

Neither of them come out looking particularly good.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
The embarrassing epilogue to the media’s obsession with Hillary Clinton’s emailsThe embarrassing epilogue to the media’s obsession with Hillary Clinton’s emails
Politics

Maybe Clinton’s emails shouldn’t have been covered as if they were the single most important issue facing 2016 voters?

By Ian Millhiser
The best $1.75 I ever spent: Hand sanitizer that allows me to exist in public
Money

As someone with cerebral palsy, moving through the world by myself means I have to make a lot of contact with less-than-clean surfaces.

By Kelly Dawson
Why Joe Biden shouldn’t get complacent about South Carolina
Politics

Democrats in the state recall how Hillary Clinton’s double-digit lead collapsed in 2008.

By Li Zhou
The connections between Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein, and the National Enquirer, explained
Explainers

The tabloid is accused of covering up stories. Its reach and connections say a lot about power in America.

By Anna North
World Politics
Justin Trudeau’s Liberals won Canada’s electionJustin Trudeau’s Liberals won Canada’s election
World Politics

He survived the scandals.

By Zack Beauchamp
Culture
Watch the final trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of SkywalkerWatch the final trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker
Culture

Rey’s story will come to an end in December’s follow-up to 2017’s The Last Jedi.

By Alex Abad-Santos