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Archives for August 2019

Climate
Many businesses oppose Trump’s deregulatory agenda. Here’s why.Many businesses oppose Trump’s deregulatory agenda. Here’s why.
Climate

The GOP has become the party of crony capitalism.

By David Roberts
China
Hong Kong activists arrested on eve of pro-democracy movement anniversaryHong Kong activists arrested on eve of pro-democracy movement anniversary
China

Demonstrations were planned to honor the 2014 Umbrella Movement but authorities did not grant a permit.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Tulsi Gabbard vs. the DNC: her complaint about debate exclusion, explainedTulsi Gabbard vs. the DNC: her complaint about debate exclusion, explained
Politics

Gabbard argues, unconvincingly, that the DNC’s process for winnowing the debate field lacked “transparency.”

By Aaron Rupar
Future Perfect
How I’m using AI to write my next novelHow I’m using AI to write my next novel
Future Perfect

Try out this new AI tool. It just might make your writing more creative.

By Sigal Samuel
Politics
How a CNN graphic sparked the #YangMediaBlackout controversy onlineHow a CNN graphic sparked the #YangMediaBlackout controversy online
Politics

Andrew Yang’s supporters say he’s being ignored by the press.

By Emily Stewart
These women survived abuse and assault. Now they’re behind bars. Should they be?
Politics

The case of Cyntoia Brown has sparked a national reassessment of the ways the criminal justice system deals with survivors of abuse.

By Char Adams
Explainers
The suddenly uncertain future of the Iowa caucuses, explainedThe suddenly uncertain future of the Iowa caucuses, explained
Explainers

The DNC is set to reject Iowa’s virtual caucuses, which could have major repercussions for the state.

By Ella Nilsen
Technology
Recode Daily: How one of the richest people ever to run for president spends his moneyRecode Daily: How one of the richest people ever to run for president spends his money
Technology

Plus: Infowars returns to YouTube, then is deleted again.

By Kat Borgerding
Politics
Kirsten Gillibrand was a key advocate for trans rights. Will other 2020 Democrats step up?Kirsten Gillibrand was a key advocate for trans rights. Will other 2020 Democrats step up?
Politics

With her out of the race, it’s up to others to make trans rights a priority.

By Anna North
Video
We caught a cosmic ray, one of science’s biggest mysteriesWe caught a cosmic ray, one of science’s biggest mysteries
Play
Video

Cosmic rays are hitting us all the time. What are they?

By Brian Resnick
Politics
Here are the states that treat workers the best — and the worstHere are the states that treat workers the best — and the worst
Politics

Guess which states ban businesses from silencing employees who discuss their salaries.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Stacey Abrams’s fight for voting rights matters more than her political futureStacey Abrams’s fight for voting rights matters more than her political future
Politics

The former gubernatorial candidate keeps getting asked about running for office. Her fight against voter suppression could have a greater impact.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
9 questions about marijuana legalization you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about marijuana legalization you were too embarrassed to ask
Politics

Ten years ago, no state had legalized marijuana. Now, more than a quarter of the US population lives in a legal marijuana state.

By German Lopez
What it’s like to take a mini horse on an airplane
Money

It’s now legal to fly with a service horse in the US. Mona Ramouni is one of the few people who does it.

By Luke Winkie
Climate
Why it’s been so lucrative to destroy the Amazon rainforestWhy it’s been so lucrative to destroy the Amazon rainforest
Climate

G7 countries offered $20 million to combat fires in the Amazon. But it’s nowhere near enough to stop the deforestation.

By Umair Irfan