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Policy Archive

Archives for June 2016

Explainers
Pro-Brexit politicians are the dog that caught the car. Now immigration is their problem.Pro-Brexit politicians are the dog that caught the car. Now immigration is their problem.
Explainers

Their policies could actually increase immigration. And they have no idea how to control the fear they rode to victory.

By Dara Lind
Brexit: U.S. automakers react to the British vote to exit from the European Union
Technology

Ford, GM and Fiat Chrysler are not immune to the Brexit effect.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Technology
Here’s why the Big Four’s investments in education are great for ed-tech entrepreneursHere’s why the Big Four’s investments in education are great for ed-tech entrepreneurs
Technology

More money into ed- tech — more than $3.1 billion in 2015 alone — is a win for entrepreneurs, not to mention students, parents and teachers.

By Guido Kovalskys
You’ll now know exactly how much your UberX ride will cost before the ride begins
Technology

Uber has started to roll out upfront fares to its UberX riders across the U.S. and India.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Politics
A Texas grand jury refused to indict McKinney pool police officerA Texas grand jury refused to indict McKinney pool police officer
Politics

The decision does little to dismantle existing racial bias in policing.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
House Republicans used the sit-in to vote on a Zika bill that targeted Planned ParenthoodHouse Republicans used the sit-in to vote on a Zika bill that targeted Planned Parenthood
Politics

It was a long, weird night on the House floor — but it was business as usual for the GOP and women’s health.

By Emily Crockett
Criminal Justice
88 people were shot during the House Democrats’ gun control sit-in88 people were shot during the House Democrats’ gun control sit-in
Criminal Justice

As Democrats sat on the House floor, shootings killed 24 people and injured 64 across America.

By Zachary Crockett and Javier Zarracina
Politics
3 winners and 4.5 million losers from the Supreme Court’s immigration deadlock3 winners and 4.5 million losers from the Supreme Court’s immigration deadlock
Politics

Making sense of the court’s non-decision decision.

By Dara Lind
Politics
3 winners and 2 losers from the Democrats’ gun control sit-in3 winners and 2 losers from the Democrats’ gun control sit-in
Politics

A win for gun control advocates and a loss for Donald Trump.

By Libby Nelson
The House Democrats’ gun control sit-in just ended after nearly 26 hours
Politics

They didn’t get the vote they wanted on gun control.

By Libby Nelson
Police Violence
Developments in Freddie Gray case and Baltimore protestsDevelopments in Freddie Gray case and Baltimore protests
Police Violence

Questions remain surrounding Freddie Gray’s medical emergency while under police custody.

By Vox Staff
Criminal Justice
The only police officer facing murder charges in Freddie Gray case was acquittedThe only police officer facing murder charges in Freddie Gray case was acquitted
Criminal Justice

Without a conviction of Caesar Goodson Jr., justice for Freddie Gray is far less likely.

By Victoria M. Massie
America is a haven for gay immigrants like me. Don’t let Orlando change that.
Criminal Justice

Donald Trump wants to use the shooting as an excuse to restrict immigration. He’s so, so wrong.

By Luis F. Mancheno
Politics
Supreme Court tie reinforces tribal sovereignty in Dollar General caseSupreme Court tie reinforces tribal sovereignty in Dollar General case
Politics

Nonmembers may still have to face their day in tribal court.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
A Supreme Court tie all but kills Obama’s plans to protect millions of immigrantsA Supreme Court tie all but kills Obama’s plans to protect millions of immigrants
Politics

A 4-4 split is a huge defeat for the White House.

By Dara Lind