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Politics Archive

Archives for November 2015

World Politics
Ben Carson’s very wacky theory about Syria and ChinaBen Carson’s very wacky theory about Syria and China
World Politics

Ben Carson said something super weird about China and Syria. And he keeps insisting it’s true.

By Zack Beauchamp
Technology
Yandex, Google’s Russian Rival, Brings Its Android Case to the EUYandex, Google’s Russian Rival, Brings Its Android Case to the EU
Technology

From Russia, with gloves off.

By Mark Bergen
Politics
Donald Trump is now using racist stereotypes to attack other RepublicansDonald Trump is now using racist stereotypes to attack other Republicans
Politics

What it means when he says Ben Carson has a “pathological temper.”

By Dara Lind
Criminal Justice
“Bodies dumped on the streets on an almost nightly basis”: Burundi’s crisis, explained“Bodies dumped on the streets on an almost nightly basis”: Burundi’s crisis, explained
Criminal Justice

Why the situation there is so scary — and what can be done to prevent a nightmare.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
CBS debate moderators: John Dickerson, Nancy Cordes, Kevin Cooney, Kathie ObradovichCBS debate moderators: John Dickerson, Nancy Cordes, Kevin Cooney, Kathie Obradovich
Politics

Two national television pros and two local news veterans.

By Matthew Yglesias
2016 Presidential Election
Republicans think America is doing terribly, but it isn’tRepublicans think America is doing terribly, but it isn’t
2016 Presidential Election

Republicans have convinced themselves the economy is much worse than it is, and it’s hurting them.

By Ezra Klein
I got typhoid. Then dengue fever. Here’s what it taught me about my love of travel.
Features

The Ebola outbreak is under control, but the developing world remains rife with life-threatening diseases that we in the West barely notice. I should know — I caught three of them in three months.

By Henry Wismayer
Politics
The case for banning smoking indoors — even in your homeThe case for banning smoking indoors — even in your home
Politics

The Obama administration wants to ban smoking in public housing. It should go much further.

By German Lopez
Politics
A Utah judge is trying to split up a family because the parents are gayA Utah judge is trying to split up a family because the parents are gay
Politics

He cited “research.” But research proves him wrong.

By German Lopez
Politics
Ted Cruz wants to close the Education Department. Here’s what could actually happen.Ted Cruz wants to close the Education Department. Here’s what could actually happen.
Politics

Ronald Reagan wanted to, too — but he didn’t succeed.

By Libby Nelson
Syria’s collapse, in 7 charts
Syria

It’s even worse than you think.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Democrats scheduled debates on days when no one will watchDemocrats scheduled debates on days when no one will watch
Politics

Some have accused the Democratic National Committee of planning these debates to protect Hillary Clinton from exposure.

By Alvin Chang
Technology
The government is rushing out an ill-conceived plan to regulate consumer dronesThe government is rushing out an ill-conceived plan to regulate consumer drones
Technology

Consumers may buy as many as a million drones this holiday season, and the Federal Aviation Administration wants them all registered.

By Eli Dourado
World Politics
TPP: Full text of Trans-Pacific Partnership releasedTPP: Full text of Trans-Pacific Partnership released
World Politics
By Vox Staff
Politics
Why Obama says TPP is historic for workers — and why US labor unions hate itWhy Obama says TPP is historic for workers — and why US labor unions hate it
Politics

Here’s what’s the agreement actually says.

By Andrew Prokop