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Archives for September 2014

Labor
The 4 most important words in the economy right nowThe 4 most important words in the economy right now
Labor

Markets and economists always hang on the Fed’s every word. Today, they’ll be hanging on four words in particular

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Adrian Peterson didn’t just “go too far” — research shows it’s never okay to hit a childAdrian Peterson didn’t just “go too far” — research shows it’s never okay to hit a child
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Kids who are physically punished are more likely to suffer from addiction, depression, and other mental health problems as adults.

By Joseph Stromberg
Syria
ISIS, Islamic State or ISIL? What to call the group the US is bombing in Iraq and SyriaISIS, Islamic State or ISIL? What to call the group the US is bombing in Iraq and Syria
Syria

What’s the right name to use for the use the United States is at war with in Iraq and Syria? It kinda depends on who you ask.

By Zack Beauchamp
Climate
Leaky gas wells — not fracking itself — are polluting the waterLeaky gas wells — not fracking itself — are polluting the water
Climate

And it’s unclear how many wells might be poorly constructed.

By Brad Plumer
Culture
Kanye’s latest rant was silly, but it made 5 good pointsKanye’s latest rant was silly, but it made 5 good points
Culture

Kanye West, famed American rapper and husband of Kim Kardashian, gave quite the speech in the middle of his concert in Brisbane, Australia, Monday night.

By Kelsey McKinney
Almanac
5 things you probably didn’t know about “The Star-Spangled Banner”5 things you probably didn’t know about “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Almanac

Do you know the history behind our national anthem?

By Brandon Ambrosino
Prison Sentences
New MacArthur ‘genius’ uncovered how deep racism in criminal justice goesNew MacArthur ‘genius’ uncovered how deep racism in criminal justice goes
Prison Sentences

Her psychological research shows how race affects everything from the death penalty to stop-and-frisk.

By Dara Lind
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Nate Silver: Sam Wang’s model showing Democratic Senate advantage ‘is wrong’Nate Silver: Sam Wang’s model showing Democratic Senate advantage ‘is wrong’
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He says the data doesn’t check out.

By Andrew Prokop
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Area pundit angry at political science for proving him wrongArea pundit angry at political science for proving him wrong
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What’s the matter with Thomas Frank?

By Ezra Klein
Labor
Obama’s biggest economic policy mistakeObama’s biggest economic policy mistake
Labor

Politicians neglect the Fed at their own peril — and that of the country as well.

By Matthew Yglesias
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SpaceX, asteroid mining, and space tourism: A guide to private spaceflightSpaceX, asteroid mining, and space tourism: A guide to private spaceflight
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Private companies are taking over the space sector. Here’s what you need to know

Red Band Society is a show about teens that is worth your time
Culture

Red Band Society is one part teen drama and one part edgy medical drama. The former contributes vivid characters; the latter offers a refusal to be sappy.

By Kelsey McKinney
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Vox’s guide to the battle for the SenateVox’s guide to the battle for the Senate
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What are the forecasting models showing?

By Andrew Prokop
7 new fall TV shows to watch — and 3 to avoid at all costs
Culture

This is one of the better falls in recent memory, but there are still some true stinkers to keep far, far away from.

By Emily St. James
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This is what a monopoly looks likeThis is what a monopoly looks like
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Comcast can take its customers for granted because the customers don’t have many alternatives.

By Timothy B. Lee