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Archives for November 2019

Politics
Kentucky’s Republican governor Matt Bevin lost reelection, but isn’t conceding just yetKentucky’s Republican governor Matt Bevin lost reelection, but isn’t conceding just yet
Politics

Republican Gov. Matt Bevin is demanding a recanvass of results. Here’s what comes next.

By Tara Golshan and Li Zhou
Technology
Amazon tried to buy a new Seattle City Council. It doesn’t look like it worked.Amazon tried to buy a new Seattle City Council. It doesn’t look like it worked.
Technology

Amazon’s money may help defeat its biggest political foe, but its chosen candidates are not expected to have a majority on the city council.

By Jason Del Rey
Politics
The 3 main takeaways from US diplomat William Taylor’s impeachment testimonyThe 3 main takeaways from US diplomat William Taylor’s impeachment testimony
Politics

This is what you need to know from an over 300-page document.

By Alex Ward
The NRA’s big loss in Virginia, explained
Explainers

Gun control groups outspent the nation’s most powerful gun rights organization in its home state.

By Jane Coaston
Climate
Virginia Democrats campaigned on their Green New Deal and fighting climate change. And won.Virginia Democrats campaigned on their Green New Deal and fighting climate change. And won.
Climate

The election removed a major obstacle to the state’s efforts to fight climate change.

By Umair Irfan
Politics
Ayanna Pressley endorses Elizabeth Warren, breaking with AOC and other alliesAyanna Pressley endorses Elizabeth Warren, breaking with AOC and other allies
Politics

It’s a reminder that “the Squad” isn’t a monolith.

By Anna North
Politics
How the teachers strikes gave Democrats a win in deep red KentuckyHow the teachers strikes gave Democrats a win in deep red Kentucky
Politics

Republican Gov. Matt Bevin made some powerful enemies.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Read William Taylor’s full testimony in the impeachment inquiryRead William Taylor’s full testimony in the impeachment inquiry
Politics

It builds on his already damning opening statement.

By Alex Ward
Culture
In Netflix’s Get Me Roger Stone, the notorious GOP operative plays both narrator and villainIn Netflix’s Get Me Roger Stone, the notorious GOP operative plays both narrator and villain
Culture

The documentary uses Stone’s story as a cipher for modern political history. It’s a horror show.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
Matt Bevin’s defeat in Kentucky wasn’t just about himMatt Bevin’s defeat in Kentucky wasn’t just about him
Politics

It’s really important to remember why Matt Bevin was so unpopular.

By Tara Golshan
Culture
How Light from Light’s team used “emotional research” to build an unusual ghost-hunter storyHow Light from Light’s team used “emotional research” to build an unusual ghost-hunter story
Culture

Jim Gaffigan, Marin Ireland, and director Paul Harrill on their hard-to-describe drama.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
Prosecutor: Roger Stone lied because “the truth looked bad for Donald Trump”Prosecutor: Roger Stone lied because “the truth looked bad for Donald Trump”
Politics

Stone’s trial began with the prosecution’s fiery opening statement.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Lindsey Graham keeps moving the goalposts to downplay Trump’s Ukraine dealingsLindsey Graham keeps moving the goalposts to downplay Trump’s Ukraine dealings
Politics

Graham claimed there was no quid pro quo before he stopped caring about Trump’s conduct altogether.

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
Keanu Reeves is dating a woman close to his own age. Why is that so shocking?Keanu Reeves is dating a woman close to his own age. Why is that so shocking?
Culture

Keanu Reeves’s new relationship with artist Alexandra Grant has sparked a debate over ageism.

By Aja Romano
Politics
Gordon Sondland’s revised testimony is still very difficult to believeGordon Sondland’s revised testimony is still very difficult to believe
Politics

Many of his continued memory failures involve President Trump.

By Andrew Prokop