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Politics Archive

Archives for October 2015

World Politics
The AP’s Kunduz hospital bombing report raises some disturbing questionsThe AP’s Kunduz hospital bombing report raises some disturbing questions
World Politics

What did the US know, and when did it know it?

By Zack Beauchamp
Syria
Assad’s first big Russia-backed campaign is not going wellAssad’s first big Russia-backed campaign is not going well
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Syria

“Continued heavy casualties may leave pro-regime forces vulnerable to a counterattack by Syrian rebels.”

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Want to see if a police officer has a history of misconduct? These states make it hard.Want to see if a police officer has a history of misconduct? These states make it hard.
Politics

As many as 38 states limit access to police officers’ disciplinary records.

By German Lopez
Politics
Obama’s dialogue with Marilynne Robinson is the most revealing interview of his presidencyObama’s dialogue with Marilynne Robinson is the most revealing interview of his presidency
Politics

“We had this idea that why don’t I just have a conversation with somebody I really like and see how it turns out,” Obama said.

By Ezra Klein
World Politics
Forestalling the inevitable: why Obama is extending our never-ending Afghanistan warForestalling the inevitable: why Obama is extending our never-ending Afghanistan war
World Politics

The next president will come into office overseeing the longest war in US history — and one that everyone knows is doomed.

By Max Fisher
Politics
House Republican says Benghazi committee was “designed” to hit ClintonHouse Republican says Benghazi committee was “designed” to hit Clinton
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Politics

Moderate Republicans may be worrying that the Benghazi committee’s partisan investigation will hurt them more than Hillary Clinton.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
1 percent of the world’s people control 50 percent of its wealth1 percent of the world’s people control 50 percent of its wealth
Politics

And nearly half of the richest people in the world live in America.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
A new study finds 110 US children die in accidental shootings each yearA new study finds 110 US children die in accidental shootings each year
Politics

A tragic death toll.

By German Lopez
Politics
New poll: Donald Trump would crush Jeb Bush in head-to-head matchupNew poll: Donald Trump would crush Jeb Bush in head-to-head matchup
Politics

But Rubio would (barely) beat Trump.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
I’m a health-care reporter. Here’s how I shop for health insurance.I’m a health-care reporter. Here’s how I shop for health insurance.
Politics

Take a deep breath, and remember a few key facts this open enrollment period.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
The debate showed why Hillary Clinton is vulnerable on LibyaThe debate showed why Hillary Clinton is vulnerable on Libya
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Politics

One of Clinton’s toughest challenges is convincing the Democratic base to nominate the primary candidate who is the most comfortable with the use of military force.

By Jonathan Allen
World Politics
Little Vanuatu is embroiled in one of the world’s oddest political scandalsLittle Vanuatu is embroiled in one of the world’s oddest political scandals
World Politics

The parliament speaker was convicted as part of a massive bribery scandal — and then pardoned himself while the president was out of town. Now everything’s a mess.

By Zack Beauchamp
Explainers
6 questions about socialism you were too embarrassed to ask6 questions about socialism you were too embarrassed to ask
Explainers

A specter is haunting the Democratic party. The specter of socialism.

By Dylan Matthews
Climate
The Democratic Party has come a long way on climate change, but CNN hasn’tThe Democratic Party has come a long way on climate change, but CNN hasn’t
Climate

The issue is treated like an afterthought, yet again.

By David Roberts
Israel
An expert explains Jerusalem’s growing violence — and how it could get worseAn expert explains Jerusalem’s growing violence — and how it could get worse
Israel

“It’s going to be really difficult to stop.”

By Zack Beauchamp