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Policy Archive

Archives for December 2019

Gun Violence
America’s weak gun laws enable shootings by terrorists and extremistsAmerica’s weak gun laws enable shootings by terrorists and extremists
Gun Violence

When it’s easy for anyone to get a gun, even people with very bad intentions can get their hands on a firearm.

By German Lopez
Future Perfect
The Nobel went to economists who changed how we help the poor. But some critics oppose their big idea.The Nobel went to economists who changed how we help the poor. But some critics oppose their big idea.
Future Perfect

Randomized controlled trials and the debate over them, explained.

By Kelsey Piper
Politics
Arrests of migrants at the US-Mexico border dropped again in NovemberArrests of migrants at the US-Mexico border dropped again in November
Politics

Trump’s policies are pushing migrants into Mexico instead.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Obamacare had an unusually good day at the Supreme CourtObamacare had an unusually good day at the Supreme Court
Politics

As many as six justices appeared bothered by a Republican effort to undercut the Affordable Care Act.

By Ian Millhiser
Vouchers can help the poor find homes. But landlords often won’t accept them.
Future Perfect

Why discrimination against voucher holders is a big problem.

By Stephanie Wykstra
Politics
House Democrats are still fighting over provisions of their landmark prescription drug price billHouse Democrats are still fighting over provisions of their landmark prescription drug price bill
Politics

Progressives argue that the legislation could still stand to be more inclusive.

By Li Zhou
Culture
How to shoot a documentary inside a Mexican ambulanceHow to shoot a documentary inside a Mexican ambulance
Culture

Private ambulances serve much of Mexico City. Midnight Family tells the story of one.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
More migrants from Africa are trying to reach the US through MexicoMore migrants from Africa are trying to reach the US through Mexico
Politics

Amid stricter EU immigration policies, they’re seeking protection in the US instead.

By Nicole Narea
Gun Violence
Pensacola, Florida, Naval Air Station shooting: what we knowPensacola, Florida, Naval Air Station shooting: what we know
Gun Violence

A shooter at Pensacola, Florida, Naval Air Station killed at least three people and injured eight others.

By German Lopez and Katelyn Burns
Technology
Uber’s sexual assault report won’t hurt it as badly as other incidentsUber’s sexual assault report won’t hurt it as badly as other incidents
Technology

The company documented nearly 6,000 sexual assaults in two years.

By Rani Molla
Politics
The House has passed a bill to restore key parts of the Voting Rights ActThe House has passed a bill to restore key parts of the Voting Rights Act
Politics

The Voting Rights Act was weakened in 2013. Here’s Democrats’ plan to restore it.

By Ella Nilsen
Explainers
Pregnant people are being offered an unproven treatment to “reverse” abortionsPregnant people are being offered an unproven treatment to “reverse” abortions
Explainers

There’s no real evidence that it works — and no data on the side effects.

By Anna North
Future Perfect
2 Nobel-winning economists speak out on our big economic problem: not enough immigration2 Nobel-winning economists speak out on our big economic problem: not enough immigration
Future Perfect

Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo are immigrants themselves — and they both think the evidence shows we need more people like them.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
The Supreme Court considers a $12 billion plan to sabotage ObamacareThe Supreme Court considers a $12 billion plan to sabotage Obamacare
Politics

The Court will decide if the Trump administration must keep one of Obamacare’s promises.

By Ian Millhiser
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Where every 2020 candidate stands on gunsWhere every 2020 candidate stands on guns
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

The candidates agree on universal background checks and an assault weapons ban. There’s less agreement on other proposals.

By German Lopez