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Archives for January 2019

World Politics
Theresa May lost the Brexit vote because Brexit was a lieTheresa May lost the Brexit vote because Brexit was a lie
World Politics

May was tasked with negotiating a deal that neither she nor anyone else could deliver on.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Sen. Hirono is asking William Barr — and every other nominee — about sexual misconductSen. Hirono is asking William Barr — and every other nominee — about sexual misconduct
Politics

She’s setting a precedent that allegations of sexual harassment and assault matter.

By Anna North
Politics
Cory Booker presses William Barr on racism and criminal justiceCory Booker presses William Barr on racism and criminal justice
Politics

Barr has previously said that white and black offenders are treated the same by the criminal justice system.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
The UK Brexit deal vote, explained in 500 wordsThe UK Brexit deal vote, explained in 500 words
World Politics

Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal suffered a historic defeat, and now her government faces a no-confidence vote.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
House Democrats are frustrated the shutdown is drowning out the rest of their agendaHouse Democrats are frustrated the shutdown is drowning out the rest of their agenda
Politics

A government shutdown was a really weird way for the new majority to start.

By Dylan Scott
Money
Treating regular people like influencers is the key to Glossier’s successTreating regular people like influencers is the key to Glossier’s success
Money

The wildly popular beauty brand’s customers are also its biggest evangelists.

By Gaby Del Valle
Politics
Trump tried to bypass Nancy Pelosi and negotiate with members of her caucus. None of them showed up.Trump tried to bypass Nancy Pelosi and negotiate with members of her caucus. None of them showed up.
Politics

Trump doesn’t understand how to negotiate with House Democrats.

By Ella Nilsen
World Politics
The Brexit deal was defeated in Parliament. Here’s what happens next.The Brexit deal was defeated in Parliament. Here’s what happens next.
World Politics

The outcome deals a huge — if not entirely unexpected — blow to Prime Minister Theresa May.

By Jen Kirby
Money
Why Gillette’s toxic masculinity ad is annoying both sexists and feministsWhy Gillette’s toxic masculinity ad is annoying both sexists and feminists
Money

The Procter & Gamble-owned razor company used its Super Bowl ad to weigh in on #MeToo.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
Politics
Attorney general nominee William Barr doesn’t reject the possibility of jailing journalistsAttorney general nominee William Barr doesn’t reject the possibility of jailing journalists
Politics

When Sen. Amy Klobuchar asked about it, he didn’t shut down the option outright.

By Li Zhou
Money
The government shutdown is disrupting people’s wedding plansThe government shutdown is disrupting people’s wedding plans
Money

The latest unlikely government shutdown victims are weddings in national parks and DC events.

By Rebecca Jennings
Culture
“The Pussy Grabber Plays” puts the stories of Trump’s accusers onstage“The Pussy Grabber Plays” puts the stories of Trump’s accusers onstage
Culture

More than a dozen women accused Trump of sexual misconduct. A new production shows the aftermath.

By Anna North
Politics
Barr backs Trump on the border wall and government shutdownBarr backs Trump on the border wall and government shutdown
Politics

The remarks came in an exchange with Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

By Emily Stewart
Explainers
6 key takeaways from Bill Barr’s testimony about the Mueller probe so far6 key takeaways from Bill Barr’s testimony about the Mueller probe so far
Explainers

Trump’s AG nominee offered some reassurances — but dodged on other questions.

By Andrew Prokop
Future Perfect
Americans are now more likely to die from opioid overdoses than car crashesAmericans are now more likely to die from opioid overdoses than car crashes
Future Perfect

The opioid epidemic is now a bigger public health and safety threat than car crashes.

By German Lopez