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Archives for July 2014

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11 TV shows that wouldn’t exist without Twin Peaks11 TV shows that wouldn’t exist without Twin Peaks
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Though it was swiftly canceled, the influence of Twin Peaks, newly on Blu-Ray for the first time, can be felt all over TV.

By Emily St. James
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What a basic income plan would look likeWhat a basic income plan would look like
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Left-of-center writers have issued three thoughtful critiques of a universal basic income in recent days. Here’s why I think they’re mistaken.

By Dylan Matthews
40 charts that explain money in politics
Campaign Finance

Money suffuses our political system. Here’s what’s going on, in charts.

By Andrew Prokop
Health Care
Obamacare now covers millions of CaliforniansObamacare now covers millions of Californians
Health Care

Most uninsured Californians have gained health coverage since Obamacare’s insurance expansion started.

By Sarah Kliff
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How vaping companies may win the war on regulationHow vaping companies may win the war on regulation
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The e-cigarette industry is sponsoring state bills that have the veneer of public health.

By Julia Belluz
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GDP rebounds strongly in the second quarterGDP rebounds strongly in the second quarter
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Here’s what’s behind the strong GDP report

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Why I have become more pessimistic about IsraelWhy I have become more pessimistic about Israel
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Being pro-Israel does not mean being pro-Netanyahu.

By Ezra Klein
Science of Everyday Life
What genetics says about your risk of going baldWhat genetics says about your risk of going bald
Science of Everyday Life

There’s actually some truth to the idea that you should look at your mother’s father.

By Joseph Stromberg
Health Care
5 reasons we can’t predict future health costs5 reasons we can’t predict future health costs
Health Care

We would love to know what the future holds for health spending. Here’s why we don’t.

By Adrianna McIntyre
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What would happen if Ebola came to the US?What would happen if Ebola came to the US?
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West Africa is a lot different than America when it comes to health infrastructure.

By Susannah Locke
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What to watch for in Wednesday’s GDP reportWhat to watch for in Wednesday’s GDP report
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Economists expect second-quarter GDP to be strong. But what if it’s not?

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Twitter’s success shouldn’t surprise anyoneTwitter’s success shouldn’t surprise anyone
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Twitter’s stock is surging after the company reported higher-than-expected revenues. But no one should be surprised that a company with hundreds of millions of users can generate millions of dollars in cash.

By Timothy B. Lee
Climate
The US government keeps giving away cheap coal. Critics have had enough.The US government keeps giving away cheap coal. Critics have had enough.
Climate

Environmentalists argue that the Obama administration’s coal leasing policies are undermining its climate agenda.

By Brad Plumer
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10 parodies of the fake Obama-Netanyahu transcript10 parodies of the fake Obama-Netanyahu transcript
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Twitter mocks the transparently phony transcript published by Israeli media.

By Max Fisher
Health Care
Insurers’ lobbyist on Obamacare’s next challengesInsurers’ lobbyist on Obamacare’s next challenges
Health Care

“Without a doubt, there are still challenges that both sides [insurers and the Obama administration] are working through,” says Karen Ignagni, president of America’s Health Insurance Plans.

By Sarah Kliff