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Archives for October 2019

Football’s “woke” moment is over
The Highlight

Three years after Colin Kaepernick’s protests, the sport hasn’t changed. Neither have fans.

By Michael Serazio
Climate
Wildfires and blackouts mean Californians need solar panels and microgridsWildfires and blackouts mean Californians need solar panels and microgrids
Climate

Distributed energy is the path to resilience.

By David Roberts
Politics
The big difference in 2020 health plans isn’t among DemocratsThe big difference in 2020 health plans isn’t among Democrats
Politics

Republicans want to roll back Obamacare as Democrats debate Medicare-for-all.

By Dylan Scott
Money
Car-free zones could be the future of citiesCar-free zones could be the future of cities
Money

San Francisco and New York City are limiting cars on certain streets to prioritize other modes of transit.

By Terry Nguyen
Politics
How to run a successful impeachment hearingHow to run a successful impeachment hearing
Politics

Congressional hearings rarely accomplish anything. If Democrats want the impeachment hearings to succeed, they need to run them differently.

By Ian Millhiser
Science
Daylight saving time ends Sunday: 8 things to know about “falling back”Daylight saving time ends Sunday: 8 things to know about “falling back”
Science

We push our clocks back at 2 am Sunday, November 3. Here’s why.

By Brian Resnick
“I’ve felt a profound sadness in the last two years”: What life is like for DREAMers right now
Features

Some DACA immigrants describe anxiety and gloom as they await a Supreme Court decision.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Technology
The man who tried to disrupt Wall Street’s stranglehold on Silicon Valley is retiringThe man who tried to disrupt Wall Street’s stranglehold on Silicon Valley is retiring
Technology

Spotify CFO Barry McCarthy is leaving the company in January.

By Theodore Schleifer
Culture
Watchmen episode 2 is a direct counterpoint to the series premiereWatchmen episode 2 is a direct counterpoint to the series premiere
Culture

Whatever conclusions you tried to draw from the first episode, this second one complicates them.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 1 more
Former Rep. John Conyers — the longest-serving black congressman — dies at 90
Politics

Conyers was known for his civil rights work. He resigned in 2017, facing allegations of sexual misconduct.

By Kainaz Amaria and Sean Collins
World Politics
5 lessons from the death of Baghdadi5 lessons from the death of Baghdadi
World Politics

It’s far too early to claim total victory. Here’s why.

By Daniel Byman
Obama and Trump each announced the death of a terrorist leader. They did so very differently.
Politics

In tone and substance, the announcements of the deaths of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and Osama bin Laden couldn’t have been more different.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
Trump’s Baghdadi press conference shows how he ruins even his best moments
Defense & Security

Trump could’ve just given his Baghdadi remarks and walked away. He didn’t — and made a mess.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Pete Buttigieg has been criticized for his handling of policing. He hopes his criminal justice plan will change that.Pete Buttigieg has been criticized for his handling of policing. He hopes his criminal justice plan will change that.
Politics

The South Bend mayor’s platform aims to present a realistic vision for the justice system — and show his commitment to police reform.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
The hunt for Baghdadi ended, but the war against ISIS will continueThe hunt for Baghdadi ended, but the war against ISIS will continue
Politics

Political leaders and experts caution the leader’s death will only hamper ISIS so much.

By Anya van Wagtendonk