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Policy Archive

Archives for January 2019

Politics
Here’s Trump’s latest offer to end the shutdown — and why Democrats aren’t interestedHere’s Trump’s latest offer to end the shutdown — and why Democrats aren’t interested
Politics

The “deal” Trump is offering on immigration and DACA, explained.

By Li Zhou and Dara Lind
Politics
Trump is looking for a new way to cut Medicaid — without CongressTrump is looking for a new way to cut Medicaid — without Congress
Politics

Block grants could be the next front in the Trump administration’s war on Medicaid.

By Dylan Scott
Criminal Justice
Former officer Jason Van Dyke sentenced to 6 years for Laquan McDonald shootingFormer officer Jason Van Dyke sentenced to 6 years for Laquan McDonald shooting
Criminal Justice

The ruling comes months after Van Dyke was convicted on charges of second-degree murder and aggravated battery.

By P.R. Lockhart
Culture
R. Kelly’s music label has reportedly dropped himR. Kelly’s music label has reportedly dropped him
Culture

RCA Records and its parent company, Sony, appear to be distancing themselves from the singer in the wake of Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly.

By Constance Grady
Money
Women travel alone more than men. Here’s why.Women travel alone more than men. Here’s why.
Money

The reason your Instagram feed is filled with globe-trotting women.

By Aditi Shrikant
Politics
Even with the shutdown, the Trump administration is suing to take land for the border wallEven with the shutdown, the Trump administration is suing to take land for the border wall
Politics

Most federal lawsuits have been postponed due to shutdown — except where a delay would compromise “the safety of human life.”

By Dara Lind
Politics
Eminent domain, the big-government tactic Trump needs to use to build the wall, explainedEminent domain, the big-government tactic Trump needs to use to build the wall, explained
Politics

Yes, the government can legally take your land. But politically, it’s more complicated.

By Jane Coaston
Criminal Justice
Chicago police officers found not guilty of covering up the Laquan McDonald shootingChicago police officers found not guilty of covering up the Laquan McDonald shooting
Criminal Justice

A judge ruled that the officers did not break the law when they filed reports backing Jason Van Dyke’s account of the 2014 shooting.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Trump administration admits “thousands” of families were separated before it could reunite themTrump administration admits “thousands” of families were separated before it could reunite them
Politics

A new report makes it official: we’ll never know the full scope of the family separation crisis.

By Dara Lind
Poverty
3 parts you don’t remember from Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech3 parts you don’t remember from Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech
Poverty

MLK’s speech highlighted the unfulfilled promise of economic freedom for black Americans — and the White House feared the aftermath.

By Michelle Garcia
Money
TSA agents were promised a $500 bonus after working unpaid for weeks. They haven’t received it.TSA agents were promised a $500 bonus after working unpaid for weeks. They haven’t received it.
Money

Some employees have only received a fraction of their expected pay, and some haven’t received any.

By Aditi Shrikant
Money
A guide to air travel during the government shutdownA guide to air travel during the government shutdown
Money

How flights and security lines are being affected.

By Aditi Shrikant
Criminal Justice
Did Chicago police cover up the Laquan McDonald shooting? A judge is about to decide.Did Chicago police cover up the Laquan McDonald shooting? A judge is about to decide.
Criminal Justice

The conspiracy trial challenging the Chicago Police Department’s “code of silence,” explained.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Why the NRA is strugglingWhy the NRA is struggling
Politics

Legislative defeats, financial problems, and a surprisingly difficult ally in the White House.

By Jane Coaston
Culture
The cast and crew of Deadly Class, on the angry young kids of their angry young showThe cast and crew of Deadly Class, on the angry young kids of their angry young show
Culture

Lana Condor and a band of blazingly talented young actors bring the cult-favorite comic book to life.

By Alex Abad-Santos