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Politics Archive

Archives for October 2015

Politics
Why prisoners may be less likely to reoffend than you thinkWhy prisoners may be less likely to reoffend than you think
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Politics

A recent report has surprising findings.

By German Lopez
Technology
The most interesting thing about Donald Trump’s thoughts on tech is how boring they areThe most interesting thing about Donald Trump’s thoughts on tech is how boring they are
Technology

Donald Trump is a “strong supporter of expanding tech capabilities in the United States” and opposes Chinese hacking of US networks.

By Timothy B. Lee
Defense & Security
A giant military blimp escaped from Baltimore and is flying around the countryA giant military blimp escaped from Baltimore and is flying around the country
Defense & Security

This is not a drill.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
House Republicans just elected Paul Ryan as their speaker nomineeHouse Republicans just elected Paul Ryan as their speaker nominee
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Politics

He will face a vote from the full of House of Representatives tomorrow.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Here are your official Vox bingo cards for CNBC’s Republican debateHere are your official Vox bingo cards for CNBC’s Republican debate
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Find a friend, pick a card, print it out, and enjoy.

By Dara Lind and Javier Zarracina
Politics
These are the 3 enemies of the GOP debates thus farThese are the 3 enemies of the GOP debates thus far
Politics

These three have been demonized more than anyone in the 2012 debates.

By Alvin Chang
Politics
How Donald Trump got CNBC to change its rules for tonight’s GOP debateHow Donald Trump got CNBC to change its rules for tonight’s GOP debate
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Politics

The art of the deal.

By Andrew Prokop
Technology
Mark Zuckerberg: Bringing the World Internet Access Is Our ‘Moral Responsibility’Mark Zuckerberg: Bringing the World Internet Access Is Our ‘Moral Responsibility’
Technology

Zuckerberg talked about net neutrality and Internet.org from India on Wednesday.

By Kurt Wagner
Polyarchy
Why “gender gap” analysis of American politics is mostly wrongWhy “gender gap” analysis of American politics is mostly wrong
Polyarchy

For the first time, no one can tell what men want in the voting booth either.

By Heather Hurlburt
Politics
Don’t believe the hype. Donald Trump wants massive tax cuts for the rich.Don’t believe the hype. Donald Trump wants massive tax cuts for the rich.
Politics

And this chart proves it.

By Dylan Matthews
Explainers
Police officer in brutal Spring Valley High School video firedPolice officer in brutal Spring Valley High School video fired
Explainers

The video exposed the school-to-prison pipeline.

By German Lopez
Politics
Why having police in schools is a problem, in 3 chartsWhy having police in schools is a problem, in 3 charts
Politics

Which schools get policed — and what happens to students when they do.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has pleaded guilty. Here’s what he did.Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has pleaded guilty. Here’s what he did.
Politics

The charge related to hush money he allegedly paid to someone blackmailing him for “past misconduct.”

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Hillary Clinton tells Stephen Colbert “yes, yes, yes” she will let big banks failHillary Clinton tells Stephen Colbert “yes, yes, yes” she will let big banks fail
Politics

“Their shareholders have to know that, yes, they will fail.”

By Matthew Yglesias
Mischiefs of Faction
8 questions about the Senate’s Byrd Rule you were too embarrassed to ask8 questions about the Senate’s Byrd Rule you were too embarrassed to ask
Mischiefs of Faction

Meet the rule that will save Planned Parenthood in the Senate.

By Gregory Koger