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Archives for April 2019

Explainers
The Bezos divorce, explainedThe Bezos divorce, explained
Explainers

Today, being a power couple doesn’t end when your relationship does.

By Anna North
Technology
A former Netflix executive says she was fired because she got pregnant. Now she’s suing.A former Netflix executive says she was fired because she got pregnant. Now she’s suing.
Technology

She says she was shunned and taken off projects, including the upcoming series about Mexican American singer Selena.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Preliminary report on Ethiopia crash finds pilots followed Boeing’s procedures properlyPreliminary report on Ethiopia crash finds pilots followed Boeing’s procedures properly
Politics

The international scandal is ongoing.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
New Mexico to become 24th state to decriminalize marijuanaNew Mexico to become 24th state to decriminalize marijuana
Politics

It’s not legalization, but it’s still a big change in marijuana policy.

By German Lopez
Culture
“I don’t want to sit at home waiting”: these women reject the idea of “dangerous” solo travel“I don’t want to sit at home waiting”: these women reject the idea of “dangerous” solo travel
Culture

“Taking [solo travel] away from women is just inherently misogynist.”

By Gale Straub
Social Policy
FBI director: White nationalist violence is a “persistent, pervasive threat”FBI director: White nationalist violence is a “persistent, pervasive threat”
Social Policy

His views match those of experts within the Department of Justice — just not the White House.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Justice Department releases damning report on Alabama’s gruesome, violent prisonsJustice Department releases damning report on Alabama’s gruesome, violent prisons
Politics

One week in Alabama’s prisons: stabbings, beatings, sexual assault, and a bed set on fire.

By German Lopez
Politics
Tim Ryan is running for president. He wants to be the Democratic answer to Trump in the Midwest.Tim Ryan is running for president. He wants to be the Democratic answer to Trump in the Midwest.
Politics

The Ohio congressman says a GM plant closure in his district is a reason he’s running.

By Emily Stewart and Ella Nilsen
Politics
The NRA tried to block an updated Violence Against Women Act in the House — and failedThe NRA tried to block an updated Violence Against Women Act in the House — and failed
Politics

It now faces a fight in the Senate.

By Li Zhou
World Politics
UK Parliament was suspended because of a water leak. Cue the Brexit metaphors.UK Parliament was suspended because of a water leak. Cue the Brexit metaphors.
World Politics

As if Brexit wasn’t bad enough, the roof of the House of Commons is literally leaking.

By Jen Kirby
Should animals, plants, and robots have the same rights as you?
Future Perfect

How humanity’s idea of who deserves moral concern has grown — and will keep growing.

By Sigal Samuel
Explainers
Congress passes historic resolution to end US support for Saudi-led war in YemenCongress passes historic resolution to end US support for Saudi-led war in Yemen
Explainers

Republicans tried to weaponize anti-Semitism against Democrats to block the vote — and failed.

By Tara Golshan
Technology
Google will extend some benefits to contract workers after internal protestGoogle will extend some benefits to contract workers after internal protest
Technology

The sudden layoff of 34 contract programmers angered employees and contractors alike.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
The intriguing reason Democrats used to demand Trump’s tax returnsThe intriguing reason Democrats used to demand Trump’s tax returns
Politics

Trump keeps saying he’s under audit. That’s one of the things Democrats are trying to find out.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Watch: White House staffer refuses to contradict one of the president’s most outrageous liesWatch: White House staffer refuses to contradict one of the president’s most outrageous lies
Politics

This clip of Mercedes Schlapp addressing Trump’s wind turbine comments shows that no lie is too outrageous to defend.

By Aaron Rupar