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Politics Archive

Archives for January 2015

Politics
Despite congressional threats, DC Council is definitely moving forward on legal marijuanaDespite congressional threats, DC Council is definitely moving forward on legal marijuana
Politics

DC Council quietly transmitted a voter-approved initiative to Congress on Tuesday.

By German Lopez
Politics
Elizabeth Warren endorses Kamala Harris for Senate, says she took on Wall StreetElizabeth Warren endorses Kamala Harris for Senate, says she took on Wall Street
Politics

The endorsement seems aimed at deterring potential challengers from entering the race.

By Andrew Prokop
World Politics
A new website explains Charlie Hebdo cartoons for AmericansA new website explains Charlie Hebdo cartoons for Americans
World Politics

Confused by some of the stranger Charlie Hebdo cartoons? Understanding Charlie Hebdo is a really detailed guide written by French speakers.

By Zack Beauchamp
Climate
Ignore the headlines. The world is getting safer all the time.Ignore the headlines. The world is getting safer all the time.
Climate

Yes, even with ISIS.

By Dylan Matthews
Media
Vox got no threats for posting Charlie Hebdo cartoons and dozens for covering IslamophobiaVox got no threats for posting Charlie Hebdo cartoons and dozens for covering Islamophobia
Media

Media outlets have been widely praised for publishing the cartoons in a way that misses a subtler threat.

By Max Fisher and Amanda Taub
Politics
The GOP wants unauthorized immigrants to live in fear. It isn’t doing much to deport them.The GOP wants unauthorized immigrants to live in fear. It isn’t doing much to deport them.
Politics

The House’s response to Obama is a big shift away from “mass deportation.”

By Dara Lind
Politics
2 charts Jeb Bush could use to demolish Mitt Romney2 charts Jeb Bush could use to demolish Mitt Romney
Politics

Jeb Bush and Rick Perry can claim some spectacular jobs numbers. Romney, not so much.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
World Politics
Days after free-speech rally, France arrests a comedian for this Facebook postDays after free-speech rally, France arrests a comedian for this Facebook post
World Politics

Dieudonné M’bala M’Bala was just arrested in France for a Facebook post that allegedly sympathizes with the Charlie Hebdo killers. Here’s what you need to know about France’s latest free-speech controversy.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Team Romney: Jeb’s “time as governor was quite a while ago.” Romney’s was the same time.Team Romney: Jeb’s “time as governor was quite a while ago.” Romney’s was the same time.
Politics

They’re going to need a better argument than this.

By Matthew Yglesias
Russia
Chechnya’s kitten-hugging, Putin-loving dictator, explained in 19 bizarre InstagramsChechnya’s kitten-hugging, Putin-loving dictator, explained in 19 bizarre Instagrams
Russia

There are also multiple tigers.

By Amanda Taub
Politics
Why Republicans are starting to sound like Elizabeth WarrenWhy Republicans are starting to sound like Elizabeth Warren
Politics

The improving economy is a common problem for the Republican Party and the left wing of the Democratic Party.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Paul Ryan isn’t running for president. He’s after something even bigger.Paul Ryan isn’t running for president. He’s after something even bigger.
Politics

Ryan’s decision to skip the presidential race showed he understands something most ambitious politicians don’t.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
Hillary Clinton just made a big move toward a 2016 campaignHillary Clinton just made a big move toward a 2016 campaign
Politics

A key new hire.

By Andrew Prokop
World Politics
A BBC reporter read the next issue of Charlie Hebdo. Here’s what’s in it.A BBC reporter read the next issue of Charlie Hebdo. Here’s what’s in it.
World Politics

It’s what you’d expect, really.

By German Lopez
Politics
Randy Weber is sorry he said Obama should be more like HitlerRandy Weber is sorry he said Obama should be more like Hitler
Politics

A tweet so dumb I was sure it was fake turns out to be totally real.

By Matthew Yglesias