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Policy Archive

Archives for September 2019

Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Kamala Harris’s criminal justice reform plan, explainedKamala Harris’s criminal justice reform plan, explained
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

The plan counters criticisms she’s received about her record as a local prosecutor and California attorney general.

By German Lopez
Politics
The 2 big health care fights coming up this fallThe 2 big health care fights coming up this fall
Politics

The urgency to act could not be stronger for Congress on drug prices and surprise medical billing.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
Gun reform is congressional Democrats’ top priority this fallGun reform is congressional Democrats’ top priority this fall
Politics

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he’s still waiting to hear what Trump will sign.

By Li Zhou
Culture
Just Mercy is a powerful argument against the death penaltyJust Mercy is a powerful argument against the death penalty
Culture

The film — based on Bryan Stevenson’s book and starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx — is flawed but vital.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Education
Smaller communities are “seceding” from larger school districts. It’s accelerating school segregation.Smaller communities are “seceding” from larger school districts. It’s accelerating school segregation.
Education

A new study finds that an increase in “splinter” school districts are leaving poor and nonwhite students behind.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Trump improbably promises Congress will fix DACA if the Supreme Court strikes it downTrump improbably promises Congress will fix DACA if the Supreme Court strikes it down
Politics

Congress has repeatedly tried to pass a DACA bill, but is now at an impasse.

By Nicole Narea
Explainers
This company is advertising MeToo-branded at-home rape kits. Experts say it’s a terrible idea.This company is advertising MeToo-branded at-home rape kits. Experts say it’s a terrible idea.
Explainers

The MeToo Kit is marketing itself as an alternative to a professional examination. It’s unlikely to stand up in court.

By Anna North
Future Perfect
Don’t let the mass shooters winDon’t let the mass shooters win
Future Perfect

Mass shootings are a serious problem. But we shouldn’t let fear of them take over our lives.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Border arrests dropped in August. That doesn’t mean the crisis is over.Border arrests dropped in August. That doesn’t mean the crisis is over.
Politics

Border arrests fell 30 percent in August, but migrants are still facing a humanitarian crisis in Mexico.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Trump is taking money from Puerto Rico’s recovery and European security to fund his wallTrump is taking money from Puerto Rico’s recovery and European security to fund his wall
Politics

Even West Point and schools for kids are impacted.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Vaccines: everything you need to know, from the 2019 measles outbreak to how denial spreadsVaccines: everything you need to know, from the 2019 measles outbreak to how denial spreads
Politics

How measles outbreaks in the US typically start, and how exemptions work.

By Vox Staff
Explainers
The intense competition among 2020 Democrats to be like Jay Inslee, explainedThe intense competition among 2020 Democrats to be like Jay Inslee, explained
Explainers

The failed presidential candidate who focused almost exclusively on climate change has set the tone for the Democratic field.

By Tara Golshan
Future Perfect
Alaska’s universal basic income problemAlaska’s universal basic income problem
Future Perfect

Alaska gives each resident a check every year. It’s cut poverty — and warped the state’s politics.

By Robyn Sundlee
Politics
Julián Castro’s climate change plan would recognize a new class of refugeesJulián Castro’s climate change plan would recognize a new class of refugees
Politics

The Democratic presidential candidate is the first to address a solution for climate-induced mass migration.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Trump is diverting $3.6 billion from the US military to build his border wallTrump is diverting $3.6 billion from the US military to build his border wall
Politics

Democratic lawmakers are furious.

By Alex Ward