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Archives for November 2019

9 questions about the Hong Kong protests you were too embarrassed to ask
World Politics

Why is Hong Kong protesting? What do protesters want? And what might China do?

By Jen Kirby
Politics
New polls show a slight increase in support for impeachmentNew polls show a slight increase in support for impeachment
Politics

Two polls taken after the public hearings show a slight increase in support compared to the weeks prior. And one suggests support among independents may be growing.

By Sean Collins
Big Tech’s best defense against Elizabeth Warren is that people have more important things to worry about
Technology

Warren tells Recode that Silicon Valley’s power “is a pocketbook issue.” Is she right?

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
Trump says his former lawyer can ignore a House subpoena. A judge rejected that “sketchy” claim.Trump says his former lawyer can ignore a House subpoena. A judge rejected that “sketchy” claim.
Politics

Former White House Counsel Don McGahn must testify before a House committee, according to the judge’s order.

By Ian Millhiser
10 ways to accelerate progress against climate change
Explainers

From pricing carbon to shifting diets, here’s what we need to prioritize now.

By Umair Irfan and Eliza Barclay
Politics
Tucker Carlson’s defense of Russia takes “America First” to its logical conclusionTucker Carlson’s defense of Russia takes “America First” to its logical conclusion
Politics

“Why shouldn’t I root for Russia? Which I am.”

By Aaron Rupar
Video
The insect collector who gave us stop motionThe insect collector who gave us stop motion
Play
Video

He collected beetles and changed the movies.

By Phil Edwards
Future Perfect
Animal cruelty is now a federal crimeAnimal cruelty is now a federal crime
Future Perfect

Animal abuse wasn’t illegal at the federal level. The PACT Act changed that.

By Hannah Brown
Science
Most people are bad at arguing. These 2 techniques will make you better.Most people are bad at arguing. These 2 techniques will make you better.
Science

From 2019: How to argue better, according to science.

By Brian Resnick
Culture
It sure seems like Watchmen turned Donald Trump’s father into one of its racist villainsIt sure seems like Watchmen turned Donald Trump’s father into one of its racist villains
Culture

The “Fred” in Watchmen’s sixth episode has a lot in common with Fred Trump.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
Nathan Latka is a bestselling author and tech podcast host. Is he also a con man?Nathan Latka is a bestselling author and tech podcast host. Is he also a con man?
Podcast
Technology

“I’m the most sued podcaster and I love it.”

By Jason Del Rey and Theodore Schleifer
Politics
The post-Christian culture warsThe post-Christian culture wars
Politics

The Trump administration’s two most revealing speeches weren’t given by Trump.

By Ezra Klein
Science
The endless shaming over Thanksgiving pie makes no senseThe endless shaming over Thanksgiving pie makes no sense
Science

It’s really not worth feeling guilty about a little over-indulgence during the holidays.

By Julia Belluz
Technology
Baby Yodas don’t come cheap: The streaming wars will cost Disney, Netflix, and WarnerMedia $16 billionBaby Yodas don’t come cheap: The streaming wars will cost Disney, Netflix, and WarnerMedia $16 billion
Technology

The streamers want your money, which means they’re going to spend lots of money making stuff you want to watch.

By Peter Kafka
How trends — from oat milk to ugly sneakers — get so huge so fast
Culture

We’ve never cycled through trends faster. Here’s why it feels inescapable.

By Rebecca Jennings