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Politics Archive

Archives for January 2015

Syria
ISIS supporters just hacked the US military’s CENTCOM Twitter accountISIS supporters just hacked the US military’s CENTCOM Twitter account
Syria

The hackers have tweeted out US military documents, but it’s still unclear if they’ve actually hacked the US military.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Why Obama didn’t march against terrorism in Paris, and why critics think he should haveWhy Obama didn’t march against terrorism in Paris, and why critics think he should have
Politics

The leaders of Britain, Germany, Israel, Palestine, and Spain were there. Does it matter that Obama wasn’t?

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
I read the French far-right party’s platform, and it gets one big thing absolutely rightI read the French far-right party’s platform, and it gets one big thing absolutely right
Politics

Europe’s leaders talk about the National Front’s repugnant views on immigration because they have no solution to the Eurozone disaster.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Facebook Discussed Investment in Chinese Smartphone Maker XiaomiFacebook Discussed Investment in Chinese Smartphone Maker Xiaomi
Technology

The informal talks never progressed, at least partly out of concern over political complications, sources said.

By Reuters
Climate
How many jobs did Jeb, Romney, and Christie create, really?How many jobs did Jeb, Romney, and Christie create, really?
Climate

The governors running for president in 2016 all will claim they created jobs. But there’s reason to be skeptical.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Politics
What would Republicans say if Mitt Romney was president right now?What would Republicans say if Mitt Romney was president right now?
Politics

He would be seen as the second coming of Ronald Reagan. The kids would have “severely conservative” tattoos. Men would be saying “gosh.”

By Ezra Klein
Politics
In which Paul Ryan trolls Chris Christie with an offer for a hugIn which Paul Ryan trolls Chris Christie with an offer for a hug
Politics
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has found a part of Obamacare he lovesRepublican Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has found a part of Obamacare he loves
Politics

Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam wants to expand Medicaid — and has called a special session of the state legislature do so.

By Sarah Kliff
Religion
Ahmed Merabet’s eulogy is the most important thing you’ll read on Charlie HebdoAhmed Merabet’s eulogy is the most important thing you’ll read on Charlie Hebdo
Religion

The French-Muslim policeman’s brother puts his life and death into powerful context.

By Max Fisher
World Politics
Boko Haram’s massacre in Nigeria: what happened and whyBoko Haram’s massacre in Nigeria: what happened and why
World Politics

To understand what happened to this town, you have to know the Nigerian military’s history there.

By Max Fisher
Politics
One is not born, but rather becomes, a citizenOne is not born, but rather becomes, a citizen
Politics

What should civic participation in the digital age look like?

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Politics
Bernie Sanders opens a new front in the battle for the future of the Democratic PartyBernie Sanders opens a new front in the battle for the future of the Democratic Party
Politics

His new economic advisor thinks balanced budgets are bad for the economy.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
The GOP Congress’ immigration fight is a problem for some of the GOP’s 2016 candidatesThe GOP Congress’ immigration fight is a problem for some of the GOP’s 2016 candidates
Politics

Rubio, Romney and Bush all illustrate the party’s immigration dilemma - and haven’t yet figured out how to thread the needle

By Dara Lind
Politics
5 reasons every Republican is running for president5 reasons every Republican is running for president
Politics

Republican hopefuls seem to be much more eager to run than they were in 2012.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The prosecutor behind the Eric Garner case will run for CongressThe prosecutor behind the Eric Garner case will run for Congress
Politics

He would replace Rep. Michael Grimm (R-NY), who’s resigning after a guilty plea for tax evasion.

By German Lopez