Policy Archive
Archives for December 2016


A French pharmaceutical company will apply for FDA approval to make a progestin contraceptive pill available over the counter in the US. It’s about time.


Sarah Kliff and Ezra Klein will interview President Barack Obama live on the Affordable Care Act, its legacy, and the looming repeal battle.


That’s three times more than last year.


2016 was a big year for self-driving startups; 2017 will be bigger.
A video time capsule of the year in news.


The nonpartisan agency has delivered Republicans a stern warning.




State and local regulations don’t guarantee quality. Parents have to advocate for their kids.


Known for hits like “Faith” and “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” Michael and his success led to new openness in discussing sexuality.


The company made the announcement after Arizona’s governor tweeted that the state welcomed innovation.


Instead of reanimating a Bush-era registration program, Trump will have to go back to square one.


He expects someone quite important will join the fight.


Uber launched its pilot without DMV approval last week.


The two companies are beginning formal discussions to outfit Honda vehicles with Waymo’s self-driving technology.


That’s according to a report published by EV charging network ChargePoint.