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Policy Archive

Archives for March 2019

Politics
What we learned about the FAA and Boeing’s cozy relationship from a damning new reportWhat we learned about the FAA and Boeing’s cozy relationship from a damning new report
Politics

Seattle Times: Boeing and FAA cut corners to get the 737 Max into service before deadly crashes.

By Dylan Scott
Gun Violence
New Zealand prime minister on mosque shooter: “You will never hear me mention his name”New Zealand prime minister on mosque shooter: “You will never hear me mention his name”
Gun Violence

The shooter wants notoriety — and the prime minister is denying him that.

By German Lopez
Criminal Justice
Utrecht shooting: what we know so farUtrecht shooting: what we know so far
Criminal Justice

An attack on a tram in the Netherlands left at least three people dead and five wounded. Dutch police have now arrested a suspect.

By Jen Kirby and Nicole Fallert
Race
How the politics of racial resentment is killing white peopleHow the politics of racial resentment is killing white people
Race

A new book explains how racism gets whites to support policies that hurt them.

By Sean Illing
A spinal surgery, a $101,000 bill, and a new law to prevent more surprises
Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

How New York state fought surprise medical bills — and won.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Medicare for America, Beto O’Rourke’s favorite health care plan, explainedMedicare for America, Beto O’Rourke’s favorite health care plan, explained
Politics

Beto O’Rourke vs. Bernie Sanders sets up a real debate about Medicare-for-all.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Beto O’Rourke was an early supporter of marijuana legalizationBeto O’Rourke was an early supporter of marijuana legalization
Politics

He drew national headlines for his opposition to the war on drugs 10 years ago.

By German Lopez
World Politics
Christchurch mosque shooting: what we know so farChristchurch mosque shooting: what we know so far
World Politics

At least 50 people have been killed in what the New Zealand prime minister called a “terrorist attack.”

By Jen Kirby, Jennifer Williams and 2 more
Politics
Beto O’Rourke’s border cred is genuine. It’s not the same as an immigration platform.Beto O’Rourke’s border cred is genuine. It’s not the same as an immigration platform.
Politics

Beto’s — and Democrats’ — choice: make immigration a policy issue or keep it a vague theme.

By Dara Lind
Gun Violence
New Zealand’s gun laws, explainedNew Zealand’s gun laws, explained
Gun Violence

New Zealand’s gun laws are strict compared to America’s, but there are gaps.

By German Lopez
World Politics
New Zealand shows willingness to curb guns after one, not 1,981 mass shootingsNew Zealand shows willingness to curb guns after one, not 1,981 mass shootings
World Politics

The country’s prime minister and attorney general have mentioned banning semiautomatic firearms, but it’s far from a done deal.

By Gabriela Resto-Montero
Why are millennials burned out? Capitalism.
Culture

Author Malcolm Harris on why millennials need a revolution.

By Sean Illing
Politics
The New Zealand shooter called immigrants “invaders.” Hours later, so did Trump.The New Zealand shooter called immigrants “invaders.” Hours later, so did Trump.
Politics

The alleged shooter rambled about immigrants in his manifesto. Trump mentioned it during a veto ceremony.

By Alex Ward
War on Drugs
Dozens of black partygoers were arrested over less than an ounce of marijuana. Now they’re suing.Dozens of black partygoers were arrested over less than an ounce of marijuana. Now they’re suing.
War on Drugs

Members of the “Cartersville 70” were arrested after a small amount of marijuana was found at a house party. They say the arrest turned their lives “into a nightmare.”

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
How the college admissions scandal busts racist stereotypes about who gets into elite schoolsHow the college admissions scandal busts racist stereotypes about who gets into elite schools
Politics

And shows why we need affirmative action.

By Natasha Warikoo