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Policy Archive

Archives for October 2016

Politics
Trump is an abnormal candidate. But his lies about abortion are very normal.Trump is an abnormal candidate. But his lies about abortion are very normal.
Politics

The abortion wars in America are a battle between fantasy and reality.

By Emily Crockett
Health Care
Stop reading this headline and go get a flu shotStop reading this headline and go get a flu shot
Health Care

Flu shots don’t always work. You should absolutely get one anyway.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
To know what President Clinton will really do, listen to what she saysTo know what President Clinton will really do, listen to what she says
Politics

Nobody believes it, but politicians mostly keep their promises.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Lyft has hired two new key executives as it continues to lag behind UberLyft has hired two new key executives as it continues to lag behind Uber
Technology

Lyft’s CMO Kira Wampler and VP of comms Brandon McCormick are leaving as Raj Kapoor and Melissa Waters arrive.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Politics
One federal report says violent crime went up in 2015. Another says it didn’t. What’s going on?One federal report says violent crime went up in 2015. Another says it didn’t. What’s going on?
Politics

America is very bad at collecting crime data. It’s a big problem.

By German Lopez
Technology
Watch a Tesla drive itself on local streetsWatch a Tesla drive itself on local streets
Technology

Tesla announced on Wednesday that all new vehicles will be built to be fully self-driving.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Politics
Donald Trump’s “inner city” has nothing to do with where black people liveDonald Trump’s “inner city” has nothing to do with where black people live
Politics

The “inner city” is another example of Trump’s dog whistle politicking.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
I live in Baltimore. I assure you, Donald Trump, the inner city is not “living in hell.”I live in Baltimore. I assure you, Donald Trump, the inner city is not “living in hell.”
Politics

Stop telling me my city is doomed.

By Stacia L. Brown
Technology
Atieva will launch its Tesla competitor by DecemberAtieva will launch its Tesla competitor by December
Technology

Its electric vehicle technology will also take to the track in next year’s Formula E.

By Mark Harris
Politics
The presidential debates haven’t asked any direct questions about abortion — until nowThe presidential debates haven’t asked any direct questions about abortion — until now
Play
Politics

And it led to a fascinating, revealing exchange between Trump and Clinton.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
No, Donald Trump, abortions do not happen at 9 months pregnantNo, Donald Trump, abortions do not happen at 9 months pregnant
Play
Politics

Trump hugely mischaracterized Clinton’s position on abortion.

By Sarah Kliff
Technology
Elon Musk says all Teslas will now be built to be fully self-drivingElon Musk says all Teslas will now be built to be fully self-driving
Technology

Musk: If you discourage autonomous tech, “you’re killing people.”

By Johana Bhuiyan
Politics
Kansas cited the worst Supreme Court decision of all time to defend its anti-abortion lawKansas cited the worst Supreme Court decision of all time to defend its anti-abortion law
Politics

The Kansas solicitor general cited the awful Dred Scott decision to argue for his state’s anti-abortion law.

By German Lopez
Video
Consent, explained for Donald TrumpConsent, explained for Donald Trump
Video

Trump and his surrogates don’t seem to understand how sexual assault works.

By Liz Scheltens and Emily Crockett
Donald Trump doesn’t need to broaden his appeal. The rise of cable TV explains why.
Culture

Donald Trump isn’t interested in broadcasting. He’s interested in narrowcasting.

By Jason Mittell