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Policy Archive

Archives for March 2019

Politics
What the college admissions scandal reveals about the psychology of wealth in AmericaWhat the college admissions scandal reveals about the psychology of wealth in America
Politics

The scandal could break down misconceptions about money, merit, and status — if Americans are willing to listen.

By Anna North
Politics
It is wildly unclear whether Beto O’Rourke supports Medicare-for-allIt is wildly unclear whether Beto O’Rourke supports Medicare-for-all
Politics

What does the presidential candidate think about single-payer? An investigation.

By Sarah Kliff
Technology
Why Tesla desperately needs the new Model Y, in 3 chartsWhy Tesla desperately needs the new Model Y, in 3 charts
Technology

Everyone wants a low-cost SUV.

By Rani Molla
Technology
One of Silicon Valley’s most prominent voices for ethical investing is out amid the college admissions bribery scandalOne of Silicon Valley’s most prominent voices for ethical investing is out amid the college admissions bribery scandal
Technology

“The way the world works these days is unbelievable.”

By Theodore Schleifer
Police Violence
Daniel Hambrick was shot in the back as he ran from Nashville police. Now his family is suing for $30 million.Daniel Hambrick was shot in the back as he ran from Nashville police. Now his family is suing for $30 million.
Police Violence

Hambrick’s family says poor training and a police culture of “fear, violence, racism, and impunity” played a role in his death.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
The most reprehensible part of the admissions scandal: faking disability accommodationsThe most reprehensible part of the admissions scandal: faking disability accommodations
Politics

Why faking disability accommodations is so damaging to disabled students.

By Aditi Juneja
Politics
12 Senate Republicans just helped Democrats block Trump’s border wall national emergency12 Senate Republicans just helped Democrats block Trump’s border wall national emergency
Politics

It’s a staggering rebuke to the president.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The legal fight over the Trump administration’s most aggressive play to cut Medicaid, explainedThe legal fight over the Trump administration’s most aggressive play to cut Medicaid, explained
Politics

A federal judge is weighing whether to strike down Medicaid work requirements.

By Dylan Scott
Technology
In HBO’s Theranos documentary “The Inventor,” director Alex Gibney says Elizabeth Holmes was fooled by her own liesIn HBO’s Theranos documentary “The Inventor,” director Alex Gibney says Elizabeth Holmes was fooled by her own lies
Technology

Gibney spoke with Recode’s Peter Kafka on the latest episode of Recode Media.

By Eric Johnson
Explainers
The wildest stories from the FBI investigation into college admissions fraudThe wildest stories from the FBI investigation into college admissions fraud
Explainers

Fake water polo players, fake SAT scores, and lots and lots of very real bribery allegations.

By Jane Coaston
Science
After China’s gene-edited baby debacle, CRISPR scientists want a moratoriumAfter China’s gene-edited baby debacle, CRISPR scientists want a moratorium
Science

A new paper in the journal Nature reads like a veiled message to China.

By Julia Belluz
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
10 legal experts on why Trump can’t pardon his way out of the Russia investigation10 legal experts on why Trump can’t pardon his way out of the Russia investigation
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

Paul Manafort was convicted again. Here’s what you need to know about the president’s pardon power.

By Sean Illing
Money
Dick’s Sporting Goods is removing even more guns from even more storesDick’s Sporting Goods is removing even more guns from even more stores
Money

Despite the fact that its vocal anti-gun stance has caused sales to decline.

By Chavie Lieber
Politics
House Democrats agree on opposing Trump’s immigration agenda — but little elseHouse Democrats agree on opposing Trump’s immigration agenda — but little else
Politics

Why #AbolishICE won’t be in Democrats’ comprehensive immigration overhaul bill.

By Ella Nilsen
Cory Booker’s massive overhaul of the Newark schools, explained
Politics

Cory Booker, Chris Christie, and Mark Zuckerberg teamed up to overhaul Newark schools. Did they succeed or fail?

By Dylan Scott