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Policy Archive

Archives for June 2019

Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
The 2 big disagreements between the 2020 Democratic candidates on Medicare-for-allThe 2 big disagreements between the 2020 Democratic candidates on Medicare-for-all
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Democrats diverge on not only policy, but politics too, when it comes to health care.

By Dylan Scott
Why isn’t birth control better?
Money

Birth control has come a long way since 1960, but the options are far from perfect.

By Eliza Brooke
Explainers
LGBTQ Pride Month, explainedLGBTQ Pride Month, explained
Play
Explainers

A month of celebration, protest, and political activism.

By German Lopez
Inside Felicity House, a New York social club for women with autism
Politics

With autism often linked to men and boys, members find a sense of connection in a community they say is overlooked.

By Anna North
Politics
As immigrant children go without soap and toothbrushes, Trump and Pence say Congress is to blameAs immigrant children go without soap and toothbrushes, Trump and Pence say Congress is to blame
Politics

Lawyers visiting a detention center in Texas found children there lacked basic necessities. Trump and Pence blame Congress.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
Politics
Trump postpones ICE’s planned deportation raids in 10 big citiesTrump postpones ICE’s planned deportation raids in 10 big cities
Politics

The raids would have targeted people in up to 2,000 families who have received removal orders.

By Aaron Rupar, Taly Krupkin and 1 more
We read 9 Democratic plans for expanding health care. Here’s how they work.
Explainers

We spent the past month reading through the congressional plans to expand Medicare.

By Dylan Scott and Sarah Kliff
Culture
Curtis Flowers was tried 6 times for the same crime. The Supreme Court just reversed his conviction.Curtis Flowers was tried 6 times for the same crime. The Supreme Court just reversed his conviction.
Culture

The longtime death row inmate could still face an unprecedented seventh trial — at the hands of the prosecutor who racially discriminated against him.

By Aja Romano
Politics
New York will expand marijuana decriminalization but falls short of legalizationNew York will expand marijuana decriminalization but falls short of legalization
Politics

New York lawmakers couldn’t agree on some details for legalization, so they passed a decriminalization measure instead.

By German Lopez
Driverless cars are coming. We’ll miss the thrill of the ride.
The Highlight

Flirting with danger on the open road is as old as, well, motoring itself.

By Dan Albert
Health Care
A shocking number of women are harassed, ignored, or mistreated during childbirthA shocking number of women are harassed, ignored, or mistreated during childbirth
Health Care

A new study finds one in six women report maternal mistreatment. The number is higher for women of color.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
While some states try to ban abortion, these states are expanding accessWhile some states try to ban abortion, these states are expanding access
Politics

Maine, Illinois, and other states are removing restrictions as states like Georgia and Alabama add them.

By Anna North
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Cory Booker has a plan to reform the criminal justice system — without CongressCory Booker has a plan to reform the criminal justice system — without Congress
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Booker’s plan would initially benefit 17,000-plus people in federal prison for drugs, and more could follow.

By German Lopez
Politics
Lack of Medicaid coverage blocked 29 percent of abortion seekers from getting the procedure, study saysLack of Medicaid coverage blocked 29 percent of abortion seekers from getting the procedure, study says
Politics

Researchers studied the effects of the Hyde Amendment. Here’s what they found.

By Anna North
Politics
Major study suggests Medicaid work requirements are hurting people without really helping anybodyMajor study suggests Medicaid work requirements are hurting people without really helping anybody
Politics

Medicaid work requirements are associated with lower enrollment and higher uninsured rates.

By Dylan Scott