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Policy Archive

Archives for January 2016

Criminal Justice
Study finds “driving while black” really is a crime in FloridaStudy finds “driving while black” really is a crime in Florida
Criminal Justice

Troubling statistics.

By German Lopez
Criminal Justice
Police can choose Tasers over guns, but some data shows the racial bias stays the samePolice can choose Tasers over guns, but some data shows the racial bias stays the same
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Criminal Justice

Connecticut has some troubling numbers.

By German Lopez
Technology
The Bullet That Lyft Just Dodged Is Still Coming for UberThe Bullet That Lyft Just Dodged Is Still Coming for Uber
Technology

Lyft won’t have to reclassify its drivers as employees, but Uber still might.

By Rich McCormick
Education
How Amazon could destroy college as we know itHow Amazon could destroy college as we know it
Education

It’s simple, really.

By Alexander Holt
Politics
Oregon’s militia standoff: News and updatesOregon’s militia standoff: News and updates
Politics

A militia protesting the “tyranny” of the federal government seized the headquarters of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon on Saturday.

By Vox Staff
Criminal Justice
Next time someone says racism isn’t real, show them this 3-minute videoNext time someone says racism isn’t real, show them this 3-minute video
Criminal Justice

The numbers don’t lie.

By German Lopez
Criminal Justice
LaVoy Finicum, Oregon militant killed by police, said he was ready to die for freedomLaVoy Finicum, Oregon militant killed by police, said he was ready to die for freedom
Criminal Justice

“There are some things more important than your life, and freedom is one of them,” he told MSNBC.

By Libby Nelson
Video
The Oregon militia standoff, explainedThe Oregon militia standoff, explained
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Video

A militia protesting the “tyranny” of the federal government seized the headquarters of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon on Saturday.

By Jennifer Williams
Explainers
Cleveland cops shot at 2 unarmed black people 137 times. Years later, 6 of them are fired.Cleveland cops shot at 2 unarmed black people 137 times. Years later, 6 of them are fired.
Explainers

More than three years later, serious consequences for the shooting.

By German Lopez
Politics
Trump endorses an idea liberals love: letting Medicare negotiate drug pricesTrump endorses an idea liberals love: letting Medicare negotiate drug prices
Politics

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has embraced a policy that liberals love.

By Sarah Kliff
Technology
What Is Super Bowl Traffic in the City Really Going to Be Like?What Is Super Bowl Traffic in the City Really Going to Be Like?
Technology

The affected area will be closed beyond Super Bowl week for construction and teardown.

By Tracy Elsen
Criminal Justice
Criminal charges against the Planned Parenthood sting video activists have been droppedCriminal charges against the Planned Parenthood sting video activists have been dropped
Criminal Justice

But numerous civil charges are still pending.

By Emily Crockett
Transportation
After 8 months, the deadly Amtrak crash is still a mystery — but here are 2 theoriesAfter 8 months, the deadly Amtrak crash is still a mystery — but here are 2 theories
Transportation

Maybe the train was hit by a rock. Or maybe its engineer just got confused.

By Libby Nelson
Criminal Justice
A barrier to clean water in Flint: a government-issued IDA barrier to clean water in Flint: a government-issued ID
Criminal Justice

The Flint water crisis is a nightmare for all residents. But it’s worst for unauthorized immigrants.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Why are black Americans less affected by the opioid epidemic? Racism, probably.Why are black Americans less affected by the opioid epidemic? Racism, probably.
Politics

A troubling explanation.

By German Lopez