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Politics Archive

Archives for December 2015

Politics
We asked 6 pollsters if Trump could win the general election. Here’s what they said.We asked 6 pollsters if Trump could win the general election. Here’s what they said.
Politics

If the increasingly less unthinkable happens and Donald Trump becomes the GOP nominee, could he actually win the presidency?

By Andrew Prokop
Education
How schools will be different without No Child Left BehindHow schools will be different without No Child Left Behind
Education

With a big new federal education law in effect, George W. Bush’s education law is gone.

By Libby Nelson
2016 Presidential Election
Trump is getting all the press, but the Sanders movement is more important for the futureTrump is getting all the press, but the Sanders movement is more important for the future
2016 Presidential Election

Sanders has more supporters than Trump, and they’re younger.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
How the Freedom Caucus conquered the House — and what they want nextHow the Freedom Caucus conquered the House — and what they want next
Politics

They’re coming for you, Speaker Ryan.

By Ezra Klein
World Politics
The Bowe Bergdahl case, explained for Serial fansThe Bowe Bergdahl case, explained for Serial fans
World Politics

And non-fans who are just interested in a pretty famous incident in US politics and foreign policy.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
New survey casts doubt on Latino loyalty to the Democratic PartyNew survey casts doubt on Latino loyalty to the Democratic Party
Politics

Democrats think they can count on the Latino vote. This poll suggests otherwise.

By Michelle Hackman
Politics
Chief Justice Roberts asked why diversity matters in a physics class. Here’s an answer.Chief Justice Roberts asked why diversity matters in a physics class. Here’s an answer.
Politics

Leading scientists say more diversity is crucial to increasing the number of minorities in math and science professions.

By Libby Nelson
World Politics
Get over yourself, Trump: Angela Merkel’s a far better choice for Person of the YearGet over yourself, Trump: Angela Merkel’s a far better choice for Person of the Year
World Politics

She’s played a role in almost every important story this year.

By Dylan Matthews
Explainers
What forms of gun control work best? Congress bans federal agencies from finding out.What forms of gun control work best? Congress bans federal agencies from finding out.
Explainers

Right now, the federal government is willfully ignorant about guns.

By German Lopez
Politics
Why Justice Scalia thinks affirmative action hurts black students, and why he’s wrongWhy Justice Scalia thinks affirmative action hurts black students, and why he’s wrong
Politics

The “mismatch” theory is popular among conservatives — but there’s little evidence behind it.

By Libby Nelson
Culture
The case for Donald Trump as Time’s Person of the Year, for better or for worseThe case for Donald Trump as Time’s Person of the Year, for better or for worse
Culture

The definition has always been flawed.

By Caroline Framke
Politics
Donald Trump and the GOP’s “missing white voter” problemDonald Trump and the GOP’s “missing white voter” problem
Politics

Conservatives decided to search for the “missing white voters” and Trump found them.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
How Canada’s largest-circulation newspaper is welcoming new Syrian refugeesHow Canada’s largest-circulation newspaper is welcoming new Syrian refugees
Politics

As US politics gets more xenophobic, Canada is moving in the opposite direction.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Jeb Bush’s operation appears to have set $32.5 million on fireJeb Bush’s operation appears to have set $32.5 million on fire
Politics

Lots of money on apparently useless ads.

By Andrew Prokop and Javier Zarracina
World Politics
“Ethnic outbidding”: the academic theory that helps explain Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric“Ethnic outbidding”: the academic theory that helps explain Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric
World Politics

How a concept from political science helps explain why the Republican field has been so cruel to Muslims — Donald Trump worst of all.

By Zack Beauchamp