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Politics Archive

Archives for October 2015

Syria
Why Putin is doomed to fail in SyriaWhy Putin is doomed to fail in Syria
Syria

Bashar al-Assad’s war is still unwinnable — and Putin is doubling down on a losing bet.

By Max Fisher
Politics
Here’s why your bank probably just sent you a new credit and debit cardHere’s why your bank probably just sent you a new credit and debit card
Politics

Thursday is the deadline for switching to a new, more secure way to make credit card payments.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
Black and white Americans use drugs at similar rates. One group is punished more for it.Black and white Americans use drugs at similar rates. One group is punished more for it.
Politics

You can probably guess which one.

By German Lopez
Explainers
Oregon just became the 3rd state where you can legally buy marijuana for recreational useOregon just became the 3rd state where you can legally buy marijuana for recreational use
Explainers

It was the fourth state to legalize pot possession.

By German Lopez
Politics
Rand Paul tells Vox he’s confident he’ll qualify for the CNBC debateRand Paul tells Vox he’s confident he’ll qualify for the CNBC debate
Politics

The Kentucky senator isn’t worried that he’ll be relegated to the “JV” debate.

By Jonathan Allen

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