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Explainers Archive

Archives for July 2022

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The true physical and mental costs of pregnancyThe true physical and mental costs of pregnancy
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Why being forced to carry a pregnancy to term is invasive and traumatic.

By Miranda Dixon-Luinenburg
The 2022 midterm elections, explained
The battleground House and Senate races where the end of Roe could have the biggest impactThe battleground House and Senate races where the end of Roe could have the biggest impact
The 2022 midterm elections, explained

The Supreme Court’s decision could help Democrats in 17 tight midterm contests.

By Nicole Narea and Li Zhou
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Why disasters are getting more severe but killing fewer peopleWhy disasters are getting more severe but killing fewer people
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An important but overlooked piece of good news about climate change.

By Umair Irfan
Explainers
Protests force Sri Lanka’s leaders to resignProtests force Sri Lanka’s leaders to resign
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Entrenched corruption and a political dynasty may keep them in power, though.

By Ellen Ioanes
Explainers
Thor: Love and Thunder’s post-credits scene is a big casting announcementThor: Love and Thunder’s post-credits scene is a big casting announcement
Explainers

A classic Thor adversary from the comic books will join the fray.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Future Perfect
We’re battling a sleep loss epidemic. California has a plan to fight it.We’re battling a sleep loss epidemic. California has a plan to fight it.
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A new law will require the school day to start later in California — and other states may soon follow.

By Sigal Samuel
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Under Obamacare, birth control pills are free. Why aren’t vasectomies?Under Obamacare, birth control pills are free. Why aren’t vasectomies?
Future Perfect

Expanding access to vasectomy care could help shift some of the burden of birth control.

By Kenny Torrella

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