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Policy Archive

Archives for November 2016

Politics
Donald Trump promises to deport 3 million “illegal immigrant criminals.” That’s literally impossible.Donald Trump promises to deport 3 million “illegal immigrant criminals.” That’s literally impossible.
Politics

To deport as many immigrants as he wants to, he’s going to have to scoop up a lot of people who aren’t criminals at all.

By Dara Lind
Video
How streets, roads, and avenues are differentHow streets, roads, and avenues are different
Video

The method to the madness of streets, roads, avenues, boulevards, places, plazas...

By Phil Edwards and Gina Barton
Technology
Why wait for a new smart car when you can update your existing one?Why wait for a new smart car when you can update your existing one?
Technology

With Google’s new Android Auto app, end users start to get a feel for what an integrated Android Auto experience would be like — but in their current car.

By Bob O'Donnell
Politics
Democrats have reached out to the white working class before — by neglecting people of colorDemocrats have reached out to the white working class before — by neglecting people of color
Politics

The challenge for Democrats is not repeating the same mistake.

By German Lopez
Politics
Trump on 60 Minutes: if Roe v. Wade is overturned, women will “have to go to another state”Trump on 60 Minutes: if Roe v. Wade is overturned, women will “have to go to another state”
Politics

But the issue of same-sex marriage, he said, is “settled.”

By Emily Crockett
Health Care
Will Obamacare be repealed? Replaced? Amended? We have lots of clues, but they all point in different directions.Will Obamacare be repealed? Replaced? Amended? We have lots of clues, but they all point in different directions.
Health Care

I covered the last Obamacare debate. I learned that early policy positions often change.

By Sarah Kliff
Health Care
Trump’s promise to ban preexisting conditions won’t save ObamacareTrump’s promise to ban preexisting conditions won’t save Obamacare
Health Care

Instead, it would cause premiums to rise — and coverage to decline.

By Sarah Kliff
Reviews
Loving is a stirring romance with a Supreme Court case thrown inLoving is a stirring romance with a Supreme Court case thrown in
Reviews

Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga play the couple at the center of the ruling that legalized interracial marriage across America.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Health Care
“The first thing I thought about was health care”: Trump’s victory through the eyes of Obamacare enrollees“The first thing I thought about was health care”: Trump’s victory through the eyes of Obamacare enrollees
Health Care

I’ve spent the past day talking to Obamacare enrollees, and learned repeal threats have already changed their lives.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Donald Trump’s deportation machine is already in place. It just needs to be turned on.Donald Trump’s deportation machine is already in place. It just needs to be turned on.
Politics

The Trump administration wouldn’t even need to change any laws or come up with new policies to terrorize immigrant communities.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Roe v. Wade isn’t doomed under Trump. But it’s not safe, either.Roe v. Wade isn’t doomed under Trump. But it’s not safe, either.
Politics

The landmark abortion-rights case probably, maybe, won’t be overturned in the next four years. In the longer term, it’s complicated.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Donald Trump has the power to rip Barack Obama’s legacy out by its rootsDonald Trump has the power to rip Barack Obama’s legacy out by its roots
Politics

Almost all of it could be gone.

By Dylan Matthews
Health Care
The 4 ways Republicans can dismantle Obamacare, explainedThe 4 ways Republicans can dismantle Obamacare, explained
Health Care

Some parts of the law are easier to kill than others.

By Sarah Kliff
Health Care
Trump can end Obamacare’s free birth control — and he doesn’t need Congress’s helpTrump can end Obamacare’s free birth control — and he doesn’t need Congress’s help
Health Care

All he needs to do is tweak a few words in an Obama-era regulation.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Donald Trump’s election is a disaster for gunmakers. Really.Donald Trump’s election is a disaster for gunmakers. Really.
Politics

Two leading gunmakers saw their stocks fall by double digits today.

By Timothy B. Lee