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Archives for October 2019

Explainers
Trump signed an executive order about how much he hates Medicare-for-allTrump signed an executive order about how much he hates Medicare-for-all
Explainers

The executive order promotes private insurance’s role in Medicare.

By Tara Golshan
Culture
Deepfakes are a real political threat. For now, though, they’re mainly used to degrade women.Deepfakes are a real political threat. For now, though, they’re mainly used to degrade women.
Culture

A new report on deepfakes finds 96 percent involve simulating porn of female celebrities (without their consent).

By Aja Romano
Technology
Walmart paid $300 million for Bonobos. Two years later, the men’s fashion brand is laying off staff.Walmart paid $300 million for Bonobos. Two years later, the men’s fashion brand is laying off staff.
Technology

Walmart is currently trying to turn its money-losing digital brands into profitable businesses.

By Jason Del Rey
Video
The phone call that could get Trump impeachedThe phone call that could get Trump impeached
Play
Video

Trump’s call with Ukraine, explained.

By Alvin Chang
Politics
The Supreme Court is finally taking on trans rights. Here’s the woman who started it all.The Supreme Court is finally taking on trans rights. Here’s the woman who started it all.
Politics

“Somebody’s gotta do it.”

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
2 Republican senators refute Trump’s Ukraine-Biden conspiracy theory2 Republican senators refute Trump’s Ukraine-Biden conspiracy theory
Politics

Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) know that what Trump says about Biden just isn’t true.

By Alex Ward
The raging controversy over the NBA, China, and the Hong Kong protests, explained
Politics

Globalization is exporting Chinese authoritarianism rather than American democracy.

By Matthew Yglesias
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Kamala Harris’s new paid family leave plan is the most generous yetKamala Harris’s new paid family leave plan is the most generous yet
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Six months of paid family leave would be sweet. But how does Harris plan to fund it?

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
The past 48 hours in Trump impeachment inquiry news, explained
Politics

Trump blames Rick Perry, a second whistleblower, and an old-fashioned corruption scandal.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Bernie Sanders takes aim at the DNC with his new anti-corruption planBernie Sanders takes aim at the DNC with his new anti-corruption plan
Politics

Sanders wants to curb the influence of millionaires and billionaires in Democratic Party politics.

By Ella Nilsen
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Elizabeth Warren’s first priority as president: ending government corruptionElizabeth Warren’s first priority as president: ending government corruption
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Warren’s bold plan to crack down on corruption in Washington, explained.

By Ella Nilsen
Culture
Joker is presumably laughing all the way to the bank after a record-breaking opening weekendJoker is presumably laughing all the way to the bank after a record-breaking opening weekend
Culture

It’s now the biggest October opening of all time.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Money
The one where the Friends logo won’t go awayThe one where the Friends logo won’t go away
Money

Why the internet is overflowing with Friends merch — officially licensed and otherwise.

By Rebecca Jennings
Politics
The talking points Republicans are using to defend Trump are at odds with realityThe talking points Republicans are using to defend Trump are at odds with reality
Politics

Kevin McCarthy wants you to believe Trump was joking when he called for foreign help. He wasn’t.

By Aaron Rupar
9 scenarios for how the Trump-Ukraine impeachment process could end
Politics

President Nancy Pelosi? President Steve Mnuchin?

By Matthew Yglesias