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Archives for January 2019

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The “skills gap” was a lieThe “skills gap” was a lie
archives

New research shows it was the consequence of high unemployment rather than its cause.

By Matthew Yglesias
World Politics
Egypt’s president tried to stop a 60 Minutes interview from airing. It’s now clear why.Egypt’s president tried to stop a 60 Minutes interview from airing. It’s now clear why.
World Politics

Sisi admitted to close military cooperation with Israel and denied that Egypt was holding any political prisoners.

By Alexia Underwood
Politics
Trump can’t decide if the US has defeated ISISTrump can’t decide if the US has defeated ISIS
Politics

Trump: “We have won against ISIS.” Also Trump: We are “continuing to fight ISIS.”

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
Fiji Water Girl would be a great meme if bottled water were something to celebrateFiji Water Girl would be a great meme if bottled water were something to celebrate
Culture

We should probably let this meme die and drink more tap water.

By Aja Romano
Future Perfect
The World Bank’s controversial president just resignedThe World Bank’s controversial president just resigned
Future Perfect

Jim Yong Kim’s surprise departure comes after a rocky tenure.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
How marginal tax rates actually work, explained with a cartoonHow marginal tax rates actually work, explained with a cartoon
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Politics

The recent Republican pushback against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 70 percent proposal repeats a common error.

By Alvin Chang
Politics
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is floating a 70 percent top tax rate — research backs her upAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez is floating a 70 percent top tax rate — research backs her up
Politics

Some studies indicate she’s aiming too low.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
The journalist who’s been covering R. Kelly for 17 years: “This is rape culture”The journalist who’s been covering R. Kelly for 17 years: “This is rape culture”
Culture

Jim DeRogatis on investigating allegations against R. Kelly.

By Hope Reese
Money
National parks are getting trashed amid the government shutdownNational parks are getting trashed amid the government shutdown
Money

Here’s why they’re still open.

By Aditi Shrikant
Politics
The conservative response to Ocasio-Cortez’s tax proposal has been embarrassingly deceptiveThe conservative response to Ocasio-Cortez’s tax proposal has been embarrassingly deceptive
Politics

What conservatives are getting wrong about marginal tax rates.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
5 key moments from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 60 Minutes interview5 key moments from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 60 Minutes interview
Politics

“If that’s what radical means, call me a radical.”

By Emily Stewart
Culture
Kevin Hart’s Oscars controversy feeds the stereotype of the black homophobeKevin Hart’s Oscars controversy feeds the stereotype of the black homophobe
Culture

What it’s like to be black and gay watching the Kevin Hart controversy unfold.

By Ernest Owens
Science
“Are you a doctor?” The unchecked racism faced by physicians of color.“Are you a doctor?” The unchecked racism faced by physicians of color.
Science

I’m a medical student. Here’s how we’re trained to deal with racism.

By Vidya Viswanathan
Culture
The Americans finally wins a Golden Globe for best dramaThe Americans finally wins a Golden Globe for best drama
Culture

It picks up the award for its final season.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Golden Globes 2019: the complete list of winnersGolden Globes 2019: the complete list of winners
Culture

Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody took home the night’s biggest prizes.

By Alex Abad-Santos