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Archives for November 2019

Politics
“ok billionaire”: Elizabeth Warren is leaning into her battle with the super-rich“ok billionaire”: Elizabeth Warren is leaning into her battle with the super-rich
Politics

Psst, rich guys: It might be better for you if you stop talking about Elizabeth Warren.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Support for marijuana legalization is at an all-time high in a new pollSupport for marijuana legalization is at an all-time high in a new poll
Politics

Two-thirds of Americans support marijuana legalization, according to two recent polls.

By German Lopez
Do your politics make you more empathetic?
Culture

A comic on who you extend empathy to — and how that affects your worldview.

By Ezra Claytan Daniels
Technology
A bait-and-switch scam ran unchecked on Airbnb. Here’s how it worked.A bait-and-switch scam ran unchecked on Airbnb. Here’s how it worked.
Podcast
Technology

On this episode of Reset, hear how one woman found herself in the middle of it, and how to protect yourself.

By Delia Paunescu
Politics
The conspiracy theories about the Clintons and Jeffrey Epstein’s death, explainedThe conspiracy theories about the Clintons and Jeffrey Epstein’s death, explained
Politics

The idea that Bill and Hillary Clinton secretly kill their political enemies has circulated in right-wing fever swamps for decades.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Trump’s Iran envoy reassigned a staffer after right-wing media accused her of disloyaltyTrump’s Iran envoy reassigned a staffer after right-wing media accused her of disloyalty
Politics

The State Department’s inspector general recommends disciplinary action against Brian Hook.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Here’s everything you need to know about the November Democratic debateHere’s everything you need to know about the November Democratic debate
Politics

Making the stage was a whole lot tougher.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is running for presidentFormer Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is running for president
Politics

He’s already missed the deadline to be on the ballot in some states.

By Hannah Brown
World Politics
Trump showed he doesn’t understand Turkey — while standing next to Turkey’s presidentTrump showed he doesn’t understand Turkey — while standing next to Turkey’s president
World Politics

It was a bad time to have Erdogan in the White House. And somehow, Trump made it even worse.

By Jen Kirby
Podcasts
How Whole Foods, yoga, and NPR became the hallmarks of the modern eliteHow Whole Foods, yoga, and NPR became the hallmarks of the modern elite
Podcast
Podcasts

Elizabeth Currid-Halkett explains why today’s rich are far less materialistic, but a far greater threat to equality.

By Ezra Klein
Culture
How to make a damning documentary about a world-class liarHow to make a damning documentary about a world-class liar
Culture

The Kingmaker director Lauren Greenfield talks about her revealing Imelda Marcos documentary.

By Alissa Wilkinson
How to craft your personal style
The Highlight

Hate the idea of capsule wardrobes and workday uniforms? Here’s how to look like yourself.

By Hilary George-Parkin
The difference between good and bad state polls, explained
Politics

When you don’t weight by education, you might massively underrate Trump.

By Matthew Yglesias
Money
Why are brands so bad at apologizing?Why are brands so bad at apologizing?
Money

According to a professional apologizer.

By Terry Nguyen
How Trump is using Facebook to amplify his fight against impeachment
Politics

Facebook is making millions off of impeachment ads from Trump, his allies, and his adversaries.

By Emily Stewart and Rani Molla