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Politics Archive

Archives for October 2015

Politics
All the times Joe Biden was about to decide whether he’s running for presidentAll the times Joe Biden was about to decide whether he’s running for president
Politics
Why it would be really hard for Joe Biden to win the Democratic nominationWhy it would be really hard for Joe Biden to win the Democratic nomination
Politics

The primary electorate, the party, and the American public have all shown a lack of enthusiasm for a Biden bid.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Child access laws can prevent accidental shootings. 22 states don’t have them.Child access laws can prevent accidental shootings. 22 states don’t have them.
Politics

About 110 US children die on average each year in accidental shootings, according to one study.

By German Lopez
Criminal Justice
Venezuela’s currency is so worthless that even some thieves won’t steal itVenezuela’s currency is so worthless that even some thieves won’t steal it
Criminal Justice

A really stunning story.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
I thought people should shop more for health care. Then I actually tried it.I thought people should shop more for health care. Then I actually tried it.
Politics

It’s not as easy as it seems.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
What people get wrong about ProhibitionWhat people get wrong about Prohibition
Politics

How America enacted its most disastrous policy.

By German Lopez
Technology
More China App Store Headaches for Apple: Hundreds of Apps Found to Collect User DataMore China App Store Headaches for Apple: Hundreds of Apps Found to Collect User Data
Technology

A report from the analytics firm SourceDNA found 256 apps using a third-party advertising tool that harvested personal information and sent it off to its own servers.

By Dawn Chmielewski
World Politics
John Oliver actually succeeds in making Canadian politics pretty hilariousJohn Oliver actually succeeds in making Canadian politics pretty hilarious
World Politics

Canadians vote today in a national election.

By Max Fisher
Politics
I bought my house with only 3 percent down. Should you?I bought my house with only 3 percent down. Should you?
Politics

It worked out for me, but it’s not for everybody.

By Dylan Matthews
World Politics
This is the biggest surprise about America I’ve heard from foreign visitorsThis is the biggest surprise about America I’ve heard from foreign visitors
World Politics

“You Americans are really obsessed with race.”

By Max Fisher
Politics
Canada’s prime minister said marijuana is “infinitely worse” than tobacco. Absolutely not.Canada’s prime minister said marijuana is “infinitely worse” than tobacco. Absolutely not.
Politics

Harper claimed, “Tobacco is a product that does a lot of damage. Marijuana is infinitely worse.”

By German Lopez
Politics
110 children are accidentally shot and killed each year. Here’s how.110 children are accidentally shot and killed each year. Here’s how.
Politics

About 110 kids are shot and killed each year. But how exactly does a child accidentally get shot?

By Alvin Chang
Technology
Yahoo Talent Exodus Accelerates as Marissa Mayer’s Turnaround FloundersYahoo Talent Exodus Accelerates as Marissa Mayer’s Turnaround Flounders
Technology

Marissa, bar the door!

By Kara Swisher
Politics
Democrats are in denial. Their party is actually in deep trouble.Democrats are in denial. Their party is actually in deep trouble.
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Politics

President Obama’s success has made them complacent about deep structural weakness.

By Matthew Yglesias
2016 Presidential Election
9 questions about the Canadian election most Americans didn’t even realize was happening9 questions about the Canadian election most Americans didn’t even realize was happening
2016 Presidential Election

There’s a strong chance of an unprecedented left-wing victory. It’s time to start paying attention.

By Matthew Yglesias