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Policy Archive

Archives for November 2016

Science
Four cities vote on soda taxes tomorrow. Soda companies are terrified.Four cities vote on soda taxes tomorrow. Soda companies are terrified.
Science

The stakes are high for beverage-makers at a time when their sales are slumping.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
The Oath Keepers, the far-right group answering Trump’s call to watch the polls, explainedThe Oath Keepers, the far-right group answering Trump’s call to watch the polls, explained
Politics

“To Those Planning to Conduct Election Fraud: You Will Not Succeed.”

By Jennifer Williams
Technology
Techies should take a ‘tour of duty’ in government, says White House’s DJ PatilTechies should take a ‘tour of duty’ in government, says White House’s DJ Patil
Technology

“We don’t call that a revolving door, we call it being a citizen,” Patil says on Recode Decode.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Hillary Clinton’s legacy on STEM is why anyone still uncertain should give her their voteHillary Clinton’s legacy on STEM is why anyone still uncertain should give her their vote
Technology

If you want to understand what Clinton can do for America, talk to a millennial math-and-science nerd from Arkansas who benefited from her visionary work.

By Luther Lowe
Politics
Melania Trump’s sketchy immigration history, explainedMelania Trump’s sketchy immigration history, explained
Politics

If a new Associated Press report is right, Melania Trump herself was once an “illegal” immigrant.

By Dara Lind
Culture
Beyoncé’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton was also a pointed message to her own criticsBeyoncé’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton was also a pointed message to her own critics
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Culture

Beyonce endorsed Clinton, performed “Formation” in a pantsuit, twirled on her haters.

By Caroline Framke
Politics
The US-Mexico border is not a hellscape: debunking the Trump campaign’s founding mythThe US-Mexico border is not a hellscape: debunking the Trump campaign’s founding myth
Politics

A conversation with Beto O’Rourke, a US Congress member who represents El Paso, Texas.

By Daniel Denvir
Politics
Journalist covering Standing Rock captures video of police shooting her point blank with rubber bulletJournalist covering Standing Rock captures video of police shooting her point blank with rubber bullet
Politics

This is the latest evidence of escalating police violence.

By Victoria M. Massie
Culture
Doctor Strange is Marvel’s best-looking film. But it’s not Marvel’s best movie.Doctor Strange is Marvel’s best-looking film. But it’s not Marvel’s best movie.
Culture

Doctor Strange has awe-inspiring visual effects in service of a ho-hum script.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
When people can legally drink, they suddenly begin committing way more crimeWhen people can legally drink, they suddenly begin committing way more crime
Politics

Another study shows the link between alcohol and crime.

By German Lopez
Science
We still don’t have male birth control — but no, it’s not because men are wimpsWe still don’t have male birth control — but no, it’s not because men are wimps
Science

The reporting on this new male birth control is terrible.

By Julia Belluz
Technology
Uber can now check your calendar to pre-fill your next destinationUber can now check your calendar to pre-fill your next destination
Technology

The rollout of Uber’s redesigned app starts on Wednesday.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Health Care
Trump left something out of his Obamacare speech — the 21 million his plan leaves uninsuredTrump left something out of his Obamacare speech — the 21 million his plan leaves uninsured
Health Care

It would be more expensive than Obamacare, too.

By Sarah Kliff
The Big Idea
People are tougher on poor, pregnant opioid addicts than well-off onesPeople are tougher on poor, pregnant opioid addicts than well-off ones
The Big Idea

A new study found a way to increase empathy for members of this troubled, growing community.

By Harold Pollack
Technology
Uber is partnering with GM’s mobility arm on a car rental program for driversUber is partnering with GM’s mobility arm on a car rental program for drivers
Technology

The pilot program with Maven, which looks a lot like Lyft’s partnership with Maven, will only be available in San Francisco for 90 days.

By Johana Bhuiyan