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Politics Archive

Archives for January 2015

Culture
The State of the Union as NetflixThe State of the Union as Netflix
Culture

Making an old ritual work in an on-demand world.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Criminal Justice
The obscenity of calling Saudi King Abdullah a “reformer”The obscenity of calling Saudi King Abdullah a “reformer”
Criminal Justice

Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s most horrifying regimes. King Abdullah didn’t do much to change that.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
The 6 questions every good doctor should ask youThe 6 questions every good doctor should ask you
Politics

These are questions that get at some very fundamental decisions about what makes life worth living.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
How No Child Left Behind went from a bipartisan achievement to a widely hated lawHow No Child Left Behind went from a bipartisan achievement to a widely hated law
Politics

The education law is years overdue for a renewal and has failed to meet its ambitious goals. Here’s how a bipartisan achievement became a law almost no one likes — and what might happen next.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Chart: A higher education doesn’t fix race and gender pay gapsChart: A higher education doesn’t fix race and gender pay gaps
Politics

A very troubling statistic.

By German Lopez
Politics
The scariest fact about the Disneyland measles outbreakThe scariest fact about the Disneyland measles outbreak
Politics

You don’t get vaccinated just to protect yourself. You do it to protect others.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
What’s behind Obama’s “war” on stay-at-home moms?What’s behind Obama’s “war” on stay-at-home moms?
Politics

A concern about America’s lost lead in women’s labor force participation.

By Matthew Yglesias
Climate
What Saudi King Abdullah’s death could mean for oil pricesWhat Saudi King Abdullah’s death could mean for oil prices
Climate

Saudi Arabia’s current oil policy helps keep global prices down. How long will it last?

By Brad Plumer
Technology
Uber Restarts Service in Delhi; Government Says Company Still BannedUber Restarts Service in Delhi; Government Says Company Still Banned
Technology

The status of the taxi-hailing app is unclear, with conflicting reports.

By Reuters
Politics
The most revealing moment from Obama’s YouTube Q&AThe most revealing moment from Obama’s YouTube Q&A
Politics

“Why should the younger generation be interested in politics?”

By Andrew Prokop
World Politics
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah is dead. He left his successor with a lot of problems.Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah is dead. He left his successor with a lot of problems.
World Politics

He was 90 years old, and his successor is 79. About 64 percent of Saudi citizens are under 30.

By Zack Beauchamp
Culture
Obama’s Youtube appearance was overtaken by Illuminati truthersObama’s Youtube appearance was overtaken by Illuminati truthers
Culture

Is he an illuminati member? We can’t know.

By Kelsey McKinney
Politics
When GloZell Green accidentally called Michelle Obama the President’s first wifeWhen GloZell Green accidentally called Michelle Obama the President’s first wife
Politics

“Do you know something I don’t?”

By Kelsey McKinney
Politics
In #YouTubeAsksObama, he didn’t tell the whole truth about his racial profiling lawIn #YouTubeAsksObama, he didn’t tell the whole truth about his racial profiling law
Politics

The legislation he passed in Illinois didn’t work as well as he told GloZell Green.

By German Lopez
Politics
Rand Paul says “over half” of people on disability have anxiety or a bad back. Nope.Rand Paul says “over half” of people on disability have anxiety or a bad back. Nope.
Politics

It’s closer to 20 percent. And anxiety and back pain can be real disabilities.

By Dylan Matthews