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Policy Archive

Archives for June 2019

Explainers
Kamala Harris’s plan to provide DREAMers a pathway to citizenship, explainedKamala Harris’s plan to provide DREAMers a pathway to citizenship, explained
Explainers

Given the congressional gridlock, she plans to use executive action.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The fight over the 2020 census citizenship question, explainedThe fight over the 2020 census citizenship question, explained
Politics

The battle over a simple question involves both Congress and the Supreme Court. And the stakes are high.

By Libby Nelson and Dara Lind
Politics
California is about to be the first state to expand health care to young unauthorized immigrantsCalifornia is about to be the first state to expand health care to young unauthorized immigrants
Politics

138,000 young adults could be affected by this new proposal.

By Catherine Kim
Politics
The nation’s most prominent doctors group almost dropped its opposition to Medicare-for-allThe nation’s most prominent doctors group almost dropped its opposition to Medicare-for-all
Politics

What the American Medical Association’s surprising vote on Medicare-for-all tells us about the single-payer debate.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
The Democrats who are still undecided on Medicare-for-all, explainedThe Democrats who are still undecided on Medicare-for-all, explained
Politics

The most important audience for the House’s latest Medicare-for-all hearing are undecided lawmakers and voters.

By Dylan Scott and Li Zhou
Politics
Can medical marijuana help combat the opioid epidemic? Maybe not, new study finds.Can medical marijuana help combat the opioid epidemic? Maybe not, new study finds.
Politics

Previous studies found medical marijuana legalization correlated with fewer opioid overdose deaths. New research finds otherwise.

By German Lopez
Politics
Missouri’s last abortion clinic will stay open, for nowMissouri’s last abortion clinic will stay open, for now
Politics

The clinic’s battle with state regulators continues.

By Anna North
Technology
Delta Air Lines’ CEO has battled both the NRA and Bernie SandersDelta Air Lines’ CEO has battled both the NRA and Bernie Sanders
Technology

Delta CEO Ed Bastian will sit for a Code interview with Kara Swisher and Jason Del Rey on Tuesday.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Should tech companies build tools for US immigration enforcement agencies?Should tech companies build tools for US immigration enforcement agencies?
Technology

Erika Andiola and Jonathan Ryan of the immigrant rights nonprofit RAICES will discuss this question and more at Code Conference on Tuesday.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
2020 is quickly becoming the abortion rights election. Here’s proof.2020 is quickly becoming the abortion rights election. Here’s proof.
Politics

Abortion rights activists explain why Iowa has become such an important battleground.

By Dylan Scott
Explainers
Trump’s possibly fake deal with Mexico, explainedTrump’s possibly fake deal with Mexico, explained
Explainers

He says there are secret provisions that make it look less fake.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Foreign tech workers are turning to Canada as US immigration becomes more difficultForeign tech workers are turning to Canada as US immigration becomes more difficult
Technology

The share of foreign interest in Canadian jobs grew more than 50 percent in the past four years, according to job site Indeed.

By Rani Molla
Criminal Justice
Eric Garner died during a 2014 police encounter. An officer involved might lose his job.Eric Garner died during a 2014 police encounter. An officer involved might lose his job.
Criminal Justice

Thursday marked the final day of NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo’s disciplinary hearing, nearly five years after Garner’s death.

By P.R. Lockhart
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Joe Biden’s evolution on abortion, explainedJoe Biden’s evolution on abortion, explained
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

His withdrawal of support for the Hyde Amendment says a lot about where his party is going.

By Anna North
Politics
Why Trump’s Mexico tariffs are producing a revolt when China tariffs didn’tWhy Trump’s Mexico tariffs are producing a revolt when China tariffs didn’t
Politics

The China trade war is about helping American businesses.

By Matthew Yglesias