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Archives for November 2014

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Map: Turkey density in the United StatesMap: Turkey density in the United States
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The government actually keeps track of this.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Watch the best Broadway performances from past Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadesWatch the best Broadway performances from past Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades
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Singing and dancing make everything better.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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Vox Sentences: Special Thanksgiving editionVox Sentences: Special Thanksgiving edition
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Just Thanksgiving stuff today.

By Dylan Matthews
Police Violence
Police thought 12-year-old Tamir Rice was 20 when they shot him. This isn’t uncommon.Police thought 12-year-old Tamir Rice was 20 when they shot him. This isn’t uncommon.
Police Violence

Another way police misperceive black men and boys.

By German Lopez
Movies
Ridley Scott didn’t want to cast “Mohammad so-and-so” in his movie about ancient EgyptRidley Scott didn’t want to cast “Mohammad so-and-so” in his movie about ancient Egypt
Movies

The way Ridley Scott sees non-white actors is really sad and depressig.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Video
Watch: The better way to board an airplaneWatch: The better way to board an airplane
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Video

Airplanes are a feat of human genius. The boarding process...not so much.

By Joss Fong
Police Violence
Prosecutors grossly mishandled the Darren Wilson investigationProsecutors grossly mishandled the Darren Wilson investigation
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Police Violence

Indicting Wilson for killing Michael Brown was unlikely from the start, but St. Louis County didn’t even try — and that’s a problem

By Dara Lind
Health Care
Nancy Pelosi gives delicious and terrible diet adviceNancy Pelosi gives delicious and terrible diet advice
Health Care

Her family mousse looks delicious, and has 5,333 calories.

By Sarah Kliff
Criminal Justice
Is Israel Jewish first or democratic first? This new bill may force Israelis to choose.Is Israel Jewish first or democratic first? This new bill may force Israelis to choose.
Criminal Justice

One of the biggest controversies in contemporary Israeli politics, explained.

By Zack Beauchamp
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The turkey pardon is America’s most absurd holiday traditionThe turkey pardon is America’s most absurd holiday tradition
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Fun fact: Most of the pardoned turkeys die within a year.

By Brad Plumer
Climate
The 3 reasons why Iran nuclear talks keep failingThe 3 reasons why Iran nuclear talks keep failing
Climate

The problems go much deeper than just technical disagreements.

By Max Fisher
Culture
Watch great director Hayao Miyazaki grumble as he tries to animate his most recent filmWatch great director Hayao Miyazaki grumble as he tries to animate his most recent film
Culture

It’s an exclusive clip from the upcoming Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

By Emily St. James
#MeToo
There’s a “nuclear option” on college sexual assault – and it will never be usedThere’s a “nuclear option” on college sexual assault – and it will never be used
#MeToo

The federal government can really punish colleges for ignoring sexual assault.

By Libby Nelson
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The New Yorker takes on the racial divide in Ferguson with this brilliant coverThe New Yorker takes on the racial divide in Ferguson with this brilliant cover
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“I wanted to comment on the tragic rift that we’re witnessing,” the illustrator writes.

By Sarah Kliff
Police Violence
We shouldn’t talk about Ferguson without talking about gunsWe shouldn’t talk about Ferguson without talking about guns
Police Violence

British cops don’t shoot civilians because British cops don’t carry guns.

By Matthew Yglesias