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Archives for November 2014

Police Violence
11 things we learned from Darren Wilson’s account in the Ferguson grand jury evidence11 things we learned from Darren Wilson’s account in the Ferguson grand jury evidence
Police Violence

The grand jury evidence provides the best account yet of the Ferguson Police officer’s side of the story.

By German Lopez
Social Media
Map: How Twitter erupted when the Ferguson decision was announcedMap: How Twitter erupted when the Ferguson decision was announced
Social Media

It’s a revealing look at not only the frustration of a nation, but how we communicate today.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Police Violence
How we’d cover Ferguson if it happened abroadHow we’d cover Ferguson if it happened abroad
Police Violence

“China said it would arm moderate American rebels to stem the rise of Missouri extremist groups.”

By Max Fisher
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Skip the butter at Thanksgiving this yearSkip the butter at Thanksgiving this year
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Of all your Thanksgiving food purchases, butter is probably most expensive when you compare it to last year’s prices.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Don’t get ripped off on Black Friday — retail deals are often overhypedDon’t get ripped off on Black Friday — retail deals are often overhyped
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Check the actual prices.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Michael Brown’s mother: “They killed my child. They’re never going to pay.”Michael Brown’s mother: “They killed my child. They’re never going to pay.”
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In a wrenching video, Michael Brown’s mother addresses a crowd in Ferguson.

By Ezra Klein
Police Violence
Why did the Ferguson prosecutor go out of his way to attack witness credibility?Why did the Ferguson prosecutor go out of his way to attack witness credibility?
Police Violence

Watch St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch’s bizarre attack on witness credibility.

By Amanda Taub
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US GDP grew by 3.9% in the 3rd quarterUS GDP grew by 3.9% in the 3rd quarter
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An upward revision from the initial estimate of 3.5 percent.

By Matthew Yglesias
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The case against Tofurky surprisesThe case against Tofurky surprises
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Tofurky is a fake meat product that attempts to imitate a real meat product that people don’t really enjoy much anyway.

By Sarah Kliff
Video
Why it’s so rare for police to be prosecuted for killing civilians, explained in 2 minutesWhy it’s so rare for police to be prosecuted for killing civilians, explained in 2 minutes
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It’s very difficult to disprove fear.

By Joe Posner, Amanda Taub and 1 more
Police Violence
Here’s the evidence the grand jury saw before deciding not to indict Darren WilsonHere’s the evidence the grand jury saw before deciding not to indict Darren Wilson
Police Violence

Documents and testimony about the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO.

By Dara Lind
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Why was the Ferguson grand jury decision announced at night?Why was the Ferguson grand jury decision announced at night?
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Sharing this news at 8 pm probably didn’t help to keep things calm.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Police Violence
Why Obama won’t give the Ferguson speech his supporters wantWhy Obama won’t give the Ferguson speech his supporters want
Police Violence

The White House no longer believes Obama can bridge divides. They believe — with good reason — that he widens them.

By Ezra Klein
Technology
Redditor says Western Union demanded takedown of this Bitcoin ad mocking the companyRedditor says Western Union demanded takedown of this Bitcoin ad mocking the company
Technology

A Bitcoin fan posted an image criticizing Western Union for its high fees, but he says he was hit with a copyright claim.

By Timothy B. Lee
Criminal Justice
Justice Department says it will keep investigating Michael Brown’s deathJustice Department says it will keep investigating Michael Brown’s death
Criminal Justice

The Obama administration will continue investigating the death of black teenager Michael Brown, attorney general Eric Holder said in a statement late Monday.

By Sarah Kliff