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Policy Archive

Archives for March 2016

Technology
Here’s what you need to know about the Tesla Model 3Here’s what you need to know about the Tesla Model 3
Technology

“Even if you buy no options at all,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk said at the unveiling of the Model 3, “this will still be an amazing car.”

By Johana Bhuiyan
Explainers
No charges for Minneapolis police officers who shot and killed Jamar ClarkNo charges for Minneapolis police officers who shot and killed Jamar Clark
Explainers

The family called the investigation and conclusion biased.

By German Lopez
How transitioning exposes new forms of racism and sexism for transgender people
Features

“How are all black men not crazy at this point? How have they not been driven insane by racism?”

By German Lopez
Health Care
Some states used an FDA loophole to limit the abortion pill. The FDA just closed it.Some states used an FDA loophole to limit the abortion pill. The FDA just closed it.
Health Care

The move totally derails a key pro-life strategy.

By Emily Crockett
I’m an American living abroad. Here’s why you shouldn’t leave the country if Trump wins.
2016 Presidential Election

Moving away is a terrible idea, logistically and morally.

By Leigh Shulman
Technology
Elon Musk’s ‘Master Plan’ Relies Heavily on the Success of Tesla’s Model 3Elon Musk’s ‘Master Plan’ Relies Heavily on the Success of Tesla’s Model 3
Technology

For Tesla to truly be the catalyst of a widespread adoption of electric vehicles, as Elon Musk laid out in his “master plan,” the mass-market Model 3 has to be a success.

By Johana Bhuiyan
2016 Presidential Election
Vox Sentences: Two abortion stories — one that matters, and one that involves TrumpVox Sentences: Two abortion stories — one that matters, and one that involves Trump
2016 Presidential Election

Women seeking abortions get good news from the FDA and bad (? who even knows) news from Donald Trump.

By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
Politics
Everyone — even pro-lifers — hated Donald Trump’s abortion commentsEveryone — even pro-lifers — hated Donald Trump’s abortion comments
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Politics

Depending on who you ask, Trump is either a phony pro-lifer or an unusually honest one.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Donald Trump: “There has to be some form of punishment” for women who have abortionsDonald Trump: “There has to be some form of punishment” for women who have abortions
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Politics

But he doesn’t think their male partners should also be punished if abortion is made illegal.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Bernie Sanders is making unrealistic promises about his free college planBernie Sanders is making unrealistic promises about his free college plan
Politics

No, Wisconsinites won’t be able to just go to California.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Obama just shortened the sentences of 61 federal prisoners. It’s not as impressive as it looks.Obama just shortened the sentences of 61 federal prisoners. It’s not as impressive as it looks.
Politics

Two years ago, the attorney general said Obama might reduce 10,000 prison sentences. He is ... not exactly on pace.

By Dara Lind
Politics
America’s urban renaissance is only for the richAmerica’s urban renaissance is only for the rich
Politics

Sorry, middle-class parents, this city’s not for you!

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Here’s why doctors are dumbfounded by Utah’s new anti-abortion lawHere’s why doctors are dumbfounded by Utah’s new anti-abortion law
Politics

It actually forces them to make the procedure more dangerous for patients.

By Emily Crockett
Criminal Justice
Watch: the weird German music video that infuriated Turkey’s presidentWatch: the weird German music video that infuriated Turkey’s president
Criminal Justice

He summoned the German ambassador to complain about it.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Donald Trump isn’t rich because he’s a great investor. He’s rich because his dad was rich.Donald Trump isn’t rich because he’s a great investor. He’s rich because his dad was rich.
Politics

He could’ve put his inheritance in index funds and still wound up a billionaire.

By Dylan Matthews