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Archives for January 2019

Politics
Sen. Blumenthal went on TV and suggested Don Jr. lied to Congress. Trump attacked him immediately.Sen. Blumenthal went on TV and suggested Don Jr. lied to Congress. Trump attacked him immediately.
Politics

The president lambasted Blumenthal for his military record — but it’s not really about that.

By Aaron Rupar
Science
Trump used the polar vortex to mock global warming. This map shows how wrong he is.Trump used the polar vortex to mock global warming. This map shows how wrong he is.
Science

Trump tweeted, “What the hell is going on with Global Warming?” Well, it’s still happening.

By Brian Resnick
Climate
The case for “conditional optimism” on climate changeThe case for “conditional optimism” on climate change
Climate

Limiting the damage requires rapid, radical change — but such changes have happened before.

By David Roberts
Culture
Porn actress August Ames’s death was a lost chance to talk about sex workers and mental healthPorn actress August Ames’s death was a lost chance to talk about sex workers and mental health
Culture

Sex workers battling mental health problems often face stigma when they seek help from therapists.

By Lux Alptraum
Politics
New RNC poll spun as good news for Trump is actually full of terrible news for TrumpNew RNC poll spun as good news for Trump is actually full of terrible news for Trump
Politics

His approval rating is one point above water in House districts he won by 12. That’s terrible.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Poll: there is no 2020 Democratic frontrunnerPoll: there is no 2020 Democratic frontrunner
Politics

A majority of Democrats don’t have a favorite candidate for 2020 yet.

By Emily Stewart
Explainers
There is a crisis at the border. It’s just not what Trump says it is.There is a crisis at the border. It’s just not what Trump says it is.
Explainers

As Congress debates border security, the issues that led to the death of two children in December are in danger of fading into the background.

By Dara Lind
Ending the age of animal cruelty
Podcast
Future Perfect

Billions of animals die each year for our plates. What if they didn’t have to?

By Ezra Klein
The best $2.75 I ever spent: an NYC ferry ride
Money

Reason No. 1 to take the ferry: It’s not the subway.

By Meredith Haggerty
Science
Washington declared a public health emergency over measles. Thank vaccine-refusing parents.Washington declared a public health emergency over measles. Thank vaccine-refusing parents.
Science

There are 36 cases in Washington state.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Justice Democrats, the group aiming to create many Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezes, explainedJustice Democrats, the group aiming to create many Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezes, explained
Politics

Primary challenges to incumbents, starting with Rep. Henry Cuellar.

By Matthew Yglesias
Democrats weigh whether Wall Street money is still allowed in 2020
Politics

Grassroots funding is in for 2020. The question is whether Wall Street is out.

By Emily Stewart
World Politics
US charges Chinese tech giant Huawei with fraud and stealing trade secretsUS charges Chinese tech giant Huawei with fraud and stealing trade secrets
World Politics

It’s a move that could escalate tensions between Washington and Beijing.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
The UK Parliament is voting on Brexit amendments Tuesday. What does it mean?The UK Parliament is voting on Brexit amendments Tuesday. What does it mean?
World Politics

Members of Parliament are trying to claim more control of the future of Brexit.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Willie Brown’s op-ed about Kamala Harris, explainedWillie Brown’s op-ed about Kamala Harris, explained
Politics

Why the former San Francisco mayor wrote about the newly declared presidential candidate.

By Li Zhou