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Politics Archive

Archives for January 2015

Politics
Virginia’s ex-governor was just sentenced to two years in prisonVirginia’s ex-governor was just sentenced to two years in prison
Politics

He’ll start serving his sentence February 9.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Boehner survives conservative coup, easily wins third term as SpeakerBoehner survives conservative coup, easily wins third term as Speaker
Politics

As expected, the conservative coup attempt failed.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Obama will veto Republicans’ Keystone XL billObama will veto Republicans’ Keystone XL bill
Politics

But the GOP is likely to keep trying to fast-track approval of the controversial pipeline.

By Brad Plumer
Politics
The Senate is undemocratic and it mattersThe Senate is undemocratic and it matters
Politics

Just as in the House, the rural bias of the Senate disadvantages urban Democrats.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Mayor Muriel Bowser: Congress hasn’t blocked DC marijuana legalizationMayor Muriel Bowser: Congress hasn’t blocked DC marijuana legalization
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Despite a congressional spending deal, DC’s mayor intends to move forward.

By German Lopez
Politics
Jeb Bush’s path to victory in 2016Jeb Bush’s path to victory in 2016
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He’s not too moderate to win the nomination, and Obama’s immigration actions help him.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Jeb Bush is exploring a presidential run. Here’s where he stands on the issues.Jeb Bush is exploring a presidential run. Here’s where he stands on the issues.
Politics

Immigration, social issues, taxes, and more.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
2014 was the year college sexual assault became impossible to ignore2014 was the year college sexual assault became impossible to ignore
Politics
Bad public transit isn’t just inconvenient; it keeps people from jobsBad public transit isn’t just inconvenient; it keeps people from jobs
Politics

A new study examines the public transit geography of New York City and finds people with few transit options also have few job options.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Politics
Fair Value Accounting: The obscure rule change that can make student loans more expensiveFair Value Accounting: The obscure rule change that can make student loans more expensive
Politics

A bunch of highly technical inside baseball with very real consequences for everyday families.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
How the House Speaker election rules could let conservatives embarrass John BoehnerHow the House Speaker election rules could let conservatives embarrass John Boehner
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But probably not defeat him.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Harvard professors freak out about getting slightly-less excellent health insuranceHarvard professors freak out about getting slightly-less excellent health insurance
Politics

Every decision about health care requires trade offs.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
The states that don’t require homeschooled kids to learn math or English, in one mapThe states that don’t require homeschooled kids to learn math or English, in one map
Politics

More states are moving away from requirements for homeschooled families.

By Libby Nelson
Explainers
The massive prisoner’s dilemma the GOP faces on immigrationThe massive prisoner’s dilemma the GOP faces on immigration
Explainers

Can Republican presidential candidates get through 2015 without sabotaging their 2016 chances?

By Dara Lind