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Archives for November 2019

Politics
Leaked tape: ABC News killed an interview with an accuser of Jeffrey EpsteinLeaked tape: ABC News killed an interview with an accuser of Jeffrey Epstein
Politics

The tape suggests that ABC News stopped its own anchor from reporting on Epstein’s crimes in order to preserve access to the royal family.

By Jane Coaston
Future Perfect
The movement to make workers’ schedules more humaneThe movement to make workers’ schedules more humane
Future Perfect

Fair workweek laws, which aim to end unpredictable scheduling for workers, explained.

By Stephanie Wykstra
Politics
The RNC paid for more than 10,000 phone calls to House Democrats as part of its anti-impeachment pushThe RNC paid for more than 10,000 phone calls to House Democrats as part of its anti-impeachment push
Politics

The RNC hoped to tie up phone lines and influence lawmakers into opposing the impeachment inquiry.

By Sean Collins
Technology
Twitter chose to ban political ads. But pressuring Facebook to do the same could backfire.Twitter chose to ban political ads. But pressuring Facebook to do the same could backfire.
Technology

Political strategists warn a ban could harm candidates.

By Emily Stewart
Mississippi’s surprisingly close race for governor, explained
Politics

Mississippi is controlled by Republicans. Its next governor might be a Democrat.

By Sean Collins
Culture
Errol Morris thinks he may have assumed too much with his Steve Bannon documentaryErrol Morris thinks he may have assumed too much with his Steve Bannon documentary
Culture

The American Dharma director talks about irony, “fuck you” politics, and his controversial film.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Technology
HBO will be the center of a tell-all oral history bookHBO will be the center of a tell-all oral history book
Technology

Author James Andrew Miller, who has done warts-and-all books about Saturday Night Live and ESPN, is working on his next project.

By Peter Kafka
Kentucky’s Republican governor is facing a tough race — and he wants Trump to save him
Politics

Kentucky’s high stakes governor’s race, explained.

By Tara Golshan
Virginia’s state legislature elections are Democrats’ first big enthusiasm test before 2020
Politics

Virginia’s state legislature elections are happening in an off-year. They’re still a huge deal.

By Ella Nilsen
Explainers
Iraq’s protests, explainedIraq’s protests, explained
Explainers

Demonstrators are protesting the failures of Iraq’s political system — and Tehran’s influence.

By Jen Kirby
7 races and ballot initiatives to watch in Tuesday’s elections
Politics

Governor’s races, ranked-choice voting, and the race for Mayor Pete’s job are on the ballot November 5.

By Li Zhou
The demise of America’s asylum system under Trump, explained
Explainers

Asylum seekers face barriers at every step, from arriving in Mexico to making their case in immigration court.

By Nicole Narea
How a Jim Crow law still shapes Mississippi’s elections
Politics

It makes it all but impossible for a Democrat to win state office.

By Ian Millhiser
Climate
The Paris climate agreement is at risk of falling apart in the 2020sThe Paris climate agreement is at risk of falling apart in the 2020s
Climate

It will be a perilous decade for the only international climate treaty going.

By David Roberts
Explainers
The trial of Roger Stone, explainedThe trial of Roger Stone, explained
Explainers

Just when Trump thought he was out of the Mueller investigation, they pull him back in.

By Andrew Prokop