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Policy Archive

Archives for December 2019

Politics
Kamala Harris’s 2020 presidential campaignKamala Harris’s 2020 presidential campaign
Politics

The longtime lawmaker announced her candidacy at a rally in Oakland, California, on January 27.

By Vox Staff
Politics
These Brits literally cannot believe how much US health care costsThese Brits literally cannot believe how much US health care costs
Politics

“If you don’t have money, you’re fudged.” A devastating verdict from abroad on US health care costs.

By Dylan Scott
Perfectionism is killing us
Mental Health

More people than ever say they’re feeling pressured to look and be the best. It’s taking a toll.

By Christie Aschwanden
Video
How online ratings make good schools look badHow online ratings make good schools look bad
Play
Video

GreatSchools is America’s unofficial school ratings website. We conducted a data analysis of their scores.

By Alvin Chang and Kimberly Mas
Explainers
The new bill that would create a crime called “abortion murder,” explainedThe new bill that would create a crime called “abortion murder,” explained
Explainers

It could be the future of the anti-abortion movement.

By Anna North
Politics
Why health insurance in rural America is suddenly getting cheaper under ObamacareWhy health insurance in rural America is suddenly getting cheaper under Obamacare
Politics

Many have seen their premium costs drop, but it’s not all good news.

By Dylan Scott
Good mental health isn’t about being happy all the time
Mental Health

It’s okay to feel your feelings.

By Kastalia Medrano
Politics
The Democrats’ Medicare messThe Democrats’ Medicare mess
Politics

The Medicare-for-all debate has become a minefield for Democrats — and it’s not clear that any candidate has a safe path through it.

By Ezra Klein
Explainers
The debate over whether to ban “virginity testing,” explainedThe debate over whether to ban “virginity testing,” explained
Explainers

New York State is considering barring the practice after T.I.’s comments about his daughter.

By Anna North
Politics
Utah boy with 2 dads faced homophobic screed from teacher, students sayUtah boy with 2 dads faced homophobic screed from teacher, students say
Politics

Trump administration policies could encourage such bigotry, according to advocates.

By Anna North
Video
This goofy bird vs. the fossil fuel industryThis goofy bird vs. the fossil fuel industry
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Video

The sage grouse looks funny. It’s also really important.

By Laura Bult and Danush Parvaneh
Politics
You can now legally buy marijuana for recreational use in MichiganYou can now legally buy marijuana for recreational use in Michigan
Politics

Legal marijuana sales started over the weekend in Michigan.

By German Lopez
Technology
The faulty technology behind ankle monitorsThe faulty technology behind ankle monitors
Podcast
Technology

Some consider electronic monitoring an alternative to mass incarceration. But ankle monitors have a long way to go.

By Delia Paunescu