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Policy Archive

Archives for March 2019

Politics
Trump’s health care agenda is a legal disasterTrump’s health care agenda is a legal disaster
Politics

The federal courts are slamming the Trump administration for pursuing unlawful health care policies.

By Dylan Scott
Business & Finance
The emerging 737 Max scandal, explainedThe emerging 737 Max scandal, explained
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Business & Finance

It’s more than bad software.

By Matthew Yglesias
The doctor’s strike that nearly killed Canada’s Medicare-for-all plan, explained
Politics

Building a single-payer system is hard, but not impossible. Just ask Saskatchewan.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Betsy Devos is still struggling to explain cuts to Special Olympics fundingBetsy Devos is still struggling to explain cuts to Special Olympics funding
Politics

The education secretary says it’s one of the “difficult decisions” the Trump administration had to make.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Parkland students like me were told to get over our grief. We didn’t get the support to do it.Parkland students like me were told to get over our grief. We didn’t get the support to do it.
Politics

Two Parkland survivors have ended their lives.

By Kyra Parrow
Politics
Trump’s vision for higher education is limiting student loans and prioritizing for-profit collegesTrump’s vision for higher education is limiting student loans and prioritizing for-profit colleges
Politics

The Trump administration is also proposing forgiving all undergraduate student loans after 15 years.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Foreign aid to Central America is in limbo because officials are afraid of TrumpForeign aid to Central America is in limbo because officials are afraid of Trump
Politics

The Trump administration is seeking Central America’s help to reduce migration. But Trump keeps throwing tantrums.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Federal judge blocks Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas and KentuckyFederal judge blocks Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas and Kentucky
Politics

The rulings are a major loss for the Trump administration on one of its signature health policy crusades.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
An abortion clinic is suing to open in Pete Buttigieg’s city. It could test his skills on a national stage.An abortion clinic is suing to open in Pete Buttigieg’s city. It could test his skills on a national stage.
Politics

The controversy around Whole Woman’s Health Alliance could put the South Bend mayor and presidential candidate in the spotlight.

By Anna North
Criminal Justice
Body cameras were supposed to help improve policing. They aren’t living up to the hype.Body cameras were supposed to help improve policing. They aren’t living up to the hype.
Criminal Justice

A new study finds that research on the effectiveness of police body cameras has been very mixed.

By P.R. Lockhart
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is very committed to taking away your health insuranceDonald Trump is very committed to taking away your health insurance
Donald Trump

Candidate Trump wanted to expand coverage. President Trump wants to slash it.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
The Pentagon is putting $1 billion toward the wall — and House Democrats can’t stop themThe Pentagon is putting $1 billion toward the wall — and House Democrats can’t stop them
Politics

The Department of Defense has always asked Congress for permission to move money around. Until now.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Trump just guaranteed health care will be a huge issue in the 2020 electionTrump just guaranteed health care will be a huge issue in the 2020 election
Politics

With the DOJ arguing Obamacare is unconstitutional, health care should be a huge issue in the 2020 election.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
What’s in the Democratic plan to strengthen Obamacare — and what’s notWhat’s in the Democratic plan to strengthen Obamacare — and what’s not
Politics

After DOJ says the ACA is unconstitutional, House Democrats roll out a targeted plan to expand health care.

By Dylan Scott
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Kamala Harris’s plan to dramatically increase teacher salaries, explainedKamala Harris’s plan to dramatically increase teacher salaries, explained
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Teachers’ pay has been stagnating for years. Harris wants to give them a raise.

By Dylan Scott