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Politics Archive

Archives for January 2015

Politics
Republican bigwigs killed off a third Romney campaign — as political scientists expectedRepublican bigwigs killed off a third Romney campaign — as political scientists expected
Politics
It’s time to start talking about pregnancy discriminationIt’s time to start talking about pregnancy discrimination
Politics

An enormous and growing problem in the American workplace.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Politics
Mitt Romney’s exit is great news for Scott Walker, not Jeb BushMitt Romney’s exit is great news for Scott Walker, not Jeb Bush
Politics

It will be easier for a new face to gain attention with Romney gone.

By Andrew Prokop
Religion
This study obliterates the myth that Muslims are more violentThis study obliterates the myth that Muslims are more violent
Religion

Muslim countries tend to have lower homicide rates than non-Muslim ones. That’s pretty hard to square with the idea that Islam is intrinsically violent.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Republicans want to generously subsidize Obamacare in blue statesRepublicans want to generously subsidize Obamacare in blue states
Politics

It’s an unusual bargaining position: give us what we want or we’ll give you hundreds of billions of dollars and get nothing in return!

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Mitt Romney announces he won’t run for president in 2016Mitt Romney announces he won’t run for president in 2016
Politics

He cites the need for new GOP leadership.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Why Mitt Romney should have run in 2016Why Mitt Romney should have run in 2016
Politics

I set out to explain how ridiculous Romney’s campaign is. I changed my mind while researching the piece.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
How a handful of anti-Muslim crusaders hijacked segments of the GOPHow a handful of anti-Muslim crusaders hijacked segments of the GOP
Politics

Why is Governor Bobby Jindal, a serious 2016 contender, is warning about an “invasion” of Muslim immigrants? Blame these guys.

By Zack Beauchamp
Technology
Delhi Uber Passenger Who Alleges Driver Rape Sues in U.S.Delhi Uber Passenger Who Alleges Driver Rape Sues in U.S.
Technology

The victim claims the company failed to maintain basic safety procedures.

By Dan Levine
Technology
Yahoo a Takeover Target? Not So Fast.Yahoo a Takeover Target? Not So Fast.
Technology

Don’t forget about Yahoo Japan. And Softbank. And Masa Son.

By Kara Swisher
Politics
Obama has a modest plan to tackle one of the most underrated economic problems in AmericaObama has a modest plan to tackle one of the most underrated economic problems in America
Politics

Overly strict occupational licensing rules reduce employment and cost consumers billions of dollars per year.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
Health insurer stocks have crushed market averages since Obamacare passedHealth insurer stocks have crushed market averages since Obamacare passed
Politics

Share prices have soared over the past five years.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
A Texas lawmaker is demanding Muslims swear allegiance next to an Israeli flagA Texas lawmaker is demanding Muslims swear allegiance next to an Israeli flag
Politics

It’s Texas Muslim Capitol Day, and State Rep. Molly White wants Muslims who visit her office to prove their loyalty to America. Meanwhile, protestors outside are holding signs saying “Save America, Stop Islam” and “Go Home and Take Obama with You.”

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Obama just picked a fight with border agentsObama just picked a fight with border agents
Politics

And it’s not like they were pleased with him to begin with.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Who wins and loses from Obama’s big tax reform plan, in one chartWho wins and loses from Obama’s big tax reform plan, in one chart
Politics

A new analysis shows that America’s middle earners would see little change in their tax bills if Obama’s tax reform proposal were enacted

By Danielle Kurtzleben