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Politics Archive

Archives for November 2015

Politics
Prosecutor accuses family of cop shooting victim of “economic motives” for seeking justiceProsecutor accuses family of cop shooting victim of “economic motives” for seeking justice
Politics

The comment shows the uphill battle to holding police accountable.

By German Lopez
Politics
This 2007 speech shows a side of Hillary Clinton that should terrify Wall StreetThis 2007 speech shows a side of Hillary Clinton that should terrify Wall Street
Politics

“Wall Street shifted risk away from people who knew what was going on onto the people who did not.”

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Ben Carson says he would not abort baby HitlerBen Carson says he would not abort baby Hitler
Politics

But where does he stand on time travel paradoxes?

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Ben Carson just became arguably the most liberal candidate in the GOP race on immigrationBen Carson just became arguably the most liberal candidate in the GOP race on immigration
Politics

Whether this hurts him or not will say a lot about whether immigration is a motivating factor for GOP base voters in general, or only the Trumpian faithful.

By Dara Lind
Politics
How the TPP could change where your clothes come fromHow the TPP could change where your clothes come from
Politics

Shoes and clothes made in Vietnam and Malaysia are about to get cheaper to bring into the US.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
The new Republican orthodoxy on monetary policy could be political suicideThe new Republican orthodoxy on monetary policy could be political suicide
Politics

If the next Republican pursues tight money policies, it could harm his reelection prospects.

By Timothy B. Lee
Explainers
Operation Wetback, the 1950s immigration policy Donald Trump loves, explainedOperation Wetback, the 1950s immigration policy Donald Trump loves, explained
Explainers

It’s the closest the US has ever come to mass deportation. But it’s more complicated than you (or Trump) think.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Veterans on death row often show signs of mental health issues — and are executed anywayVeterans on death row often show signs of mental health issues — and are executed anyway
Politics

A new report calls for mercy.

By German Lopez
Mischiefs of Faction
Fact-checking Rubio on philosophers and welders exposes the limits of fact-checkingFact-checking Rubio on philosophers and welders exposes the limits of fact-checking
Play
Mischiefs of Faction

Why do the media fixate on verifying irrelevant facts about the candidates? Because it’s what they’re best at.

By Hans Noel
Technology
China’s Singles Day Is About Sexism and ShameChina’s Singles Day Is About Sexism and Shame
Technology

The world’s largest shopping day capitalizes on the pressure China’s “leftover women” feel to get married.

By Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore
Politics
Denmark, Finland, and Sweden are proof that poverty in the US doesn’t have to be this highDenmark, Finland, and Sweden are proof that poverty in the US doesn’t have to be this high
Politics

In 2004, the US child poverty rate was about 12 percent. Denmark’s was less than 2 percent.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
The real reason Wall Street loves the Trans-Pacific PartnershipThe real reason Wall Street loves the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Politics

Critics charge that TPP will gut US financial regulation. The truth is simpler.

By Matthew Yglesias
Explainers
America’s harrowing painkiller and heroin epidemic, explained in 5 graphicsAmerica’s harrowing painkiller and heroin epidemic, explained in 5 graphics
Play
Explainers

The issue is finally getting national attention.

By German Lopez
Technology
Alibaba Sites Sold More Than $14 Billion of Goods in a Single DayAlibaba Sites Sold More Than $14 Billion of Goods in a Single Day
Technology

$14,341,847,366.00 to be exact.

By Jason Del Rey
Israel
How Republicans fell in love with IsraelHow Republicans fell in love with Israel
Israel

And why the GOP’s support might actually be bad for Israelis.

By Zack Beauchamp