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Policy Archive

Archives for July 2016

Politics
The Republican National Convention and the criminalization of politicsThe Republican National Convention and the criminalization of politics
Politics

Chris Christie crossed an important line.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
4 winners and 3 losers from the second night of the Republican National Convention4 winners and 3 losers from the second night of the Republican National Convention
Politics

As for Chris Christie’s speech…

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
The Republican convention’s fixation on locking up Hillary Clinton is really disturbingThe Republican convention’s fixation on locking up Hillary Clinton is really disturbing
Politics

Three speakers so far have said Hillary Clinton should be jailed, and the crowd’s favorite chant has been, “Lock her up!”

By Andrew Prokop
Technology
Elon Musk will be up all night finishing his newest ‘master plan’Elon Musk will be up all night finishing his newest ‘master plan’
Technology

It’s definitely, maybe, probably coming.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Hyperloop One accuses its ousted co-founder of trying to steal employees to start his own company
Technology

According to the suit, BamBrogan was calling it Hyperloop Two.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Politics
6 proven policies for reducing crime and violence without gun control6 proven policies for reducing crime and violence without gun control
Politics

A different approach.

By German Lopez
Politics
Donald Trump has no idea how to make America safe againDonald Trump has no idea how to make America safe again
Politics

He’s a fraud — here’s a real plan for reducing crime.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The first day’s Republican convention protests were peaceful — just like most protestsThe first day’s Republican convention protests were peaceful — just like most protests
Politics

The convention didn’t burst into chaos, despite a lot of fears by law enforcement.

By German Lopez
Culture
UnReal handles police violence in shockingly clumsy fashionUnReal handles police violence in shockingly clumsy fashion
Culture

The latest episode completely misses the mark.

By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
Politics
The RNC proved it: Trumpism isn’t about economic anxiety. It’s about fear of others.The RNC proved it: Trumpism isn’t about economic anxiety. It’s about fear of others.
Politics

The Republican convention’s first night returned to the theme that won Trump the nomination.

By Dara Lind
I didn’t understand why anyone would own a gun. Then I fell in love with a man who does.
Criminal Justice

I would not, I told myself, ever fall in love with a man who practiced the right to bear arms. Then I did.

By Alessandra Wollner
Politics
The Republican Convention’s fixation on locking Hillary Clinton up is really disturbingThe Republican Convention’s fixation on locking Hillary Clinton up is really disturbing
Politics

“Lock her up! Lock her up!” delegates repeatedly chanted at the convention — and speakers agreed.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
4 winners and 4 losers from the first night of the Republican National Convention4 winners and 4 losers from the first night of the Republican National Convention
Politics

The GOP’s long-term future is a loser.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Baton Rouge shooting kills multiple police officers: what we knowBaton Rouge shooting kills multiple police officers: what we know
Politics

At least one gunman opened fire early Sunday morning.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
Cleveland police call for suspension of open carry after Baton Rouge shootingCleveland police call for suspension of open carry after Baton Rouge shooting
Politics

The Cleveland police union is calling for Ohio Gov. John Kasich to suspend Ohio’s open carry law for the Republican National Convention.

By Victoria M. Massie