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Archives for June 2019

Politics
4 Senate Republicans joined with Democrats to rein in Trump on Iran4 Senate Republicans joined with Democrats to rein in Trump on Iran
Politics

The majority of Republicans, however, voted against checking the president’s war powers.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Joe Biden defends his record on opposing desegregated school busingJoe Biden defends his record on opposing desegregated school busing
Politics

“I never, never, ever opposed voluntary busing.”

By Ella Nilsen
How your brain invents morality
The Highlight

Neurophilosopher Patricia Churchland explains her theory of how we evolved a conscience.

By Sigal Samuel
Politics
Marianne Williamson and the rise of “spiritual but not religious”Marianne Williamson and the rise of “spiritual but not religious”
Politics

Williamson (probably) isn’t going to win. But she speaks for a broad swath of Americans.

By Matthew Zeitlin
Politics
Former President Jimmy Carter says Donald Trump is an illegitimate presidentFormer President Jimmy Carter says Donald Trump is an illegitimate president
Politics

“He lost the election, and he was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf.”

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
The case for a woman running against TrumpThe case for a woman running against Trump
Politics

When it comes to debating Trump, women have an advantage.

By Anna North
Politics
Puerto Rico came up only once during the Democratic debates. That’s a problem.Puerto Rico came up only once during the Democratic debates. That’s a problem.
Politics

Candidates blew the perfect chance to connect with a key voting bloc.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Technology
Can Joe Biden pull off a Barack Obama with Silicon Valley’s wealthiest donors?Can Joe Biden pull off a Barack Obama with Silicon Valley’s wealthiest donors?
Technology

Joe Biden’s challenge in Silicon Valley this weekend is to get young donors to like him.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
Oregon Republicans to return after a week-long walkout to block a climate billOregon Republicans to return after a week-long walkout to block a climate bill
Politics

The walkout meant Democrats didn’t have the quorum they needed to conduct business.

By Umair Irfan
Future Perfect
Is climate change an “existential threat” — or just a catastrophic one?Is climate change an “existential threat” — or just a catastrophic one?
Future Perfect

The debate over whether climate change will end life on Earth, explained.

By Kelsey Piper
Culture
Holey Moley, featuring Steph Curry, is a dystopian mini-golf nightmare. It’s fun!Holey Moley, featuring Steph Curry, is a dystopian mini-golf nightmare. It’s fun!
Culture

The unlikely summertime hit combines putt-putt golf with an obstacle course.

By Emily St. James
Politics
22 sexual misconduct allegations against Trump didn’t come up once during the Dem debates22 sexual misconduct allegations against Trump didn’t come up once during the Dem debates
Politics

And Mueller was barely mentioned.

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
The 15 best movies of 2019 so farThe 15 best movies of 2019 so far
Culture

How to watch them, and why you should.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Money
What should a president look like? The Democratic debate offered some refreshing options.What should a president look like? The Democratic debate offered some refreshing options.
Money

Should she have a chic streak of gray? Does he need to wear a tie?

By Rebecca Jennings
Politics
Trump jokes with Putin about Russian election meddling and getting “rid” of journalistsTrump jokes with Putin about Russian election meddling and getting “rid” of journalists
Politics

A meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit went about as you’d expect.

By Jen Kirby