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Politics Archive

Archives for November 2015

Defense & Security
Vox Sentences: the Army admits it screwed up when it bombed an Afghan hospitalVox Sentences: the Army admits it screwed up when it bombed an Afghan hospital
Defense & Security

An unsatisfying investigation into the US bombing of an Afghan hospital; peaceful protests against Chicago police; and the terrible turkey pardon.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Even before Paris, Americans’ personal fear of terrorism was surgingEven before Paris, Americans’ personal fear of terrorism was surging
Politics

More worry than at any time since October 2001.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Donald Trump beats Marco Rubio in a head-to-head matchup among RepublicansDonald Trump beats Marco Rubio in a head-to-head matchup among Republicans
Politics

It’s not even close.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
The case against anti-abortion “admitting privileges” laws, in one court rulingThe case against anti-abortion “admitting privileges” laws, in one court ruling
Politics

A federal appeals court just struck down Scott Walker’s 2013 law that would close half of Wisconsin’s abortion clinics.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Fox News asked a Chicago protester about black-on-black crime. His response was perfect.Fox News asked a Chicago protester about black-on-black crime. His response was perfect.
Politics

“It becomes a problem when you can’t even call 911 and feel like you’re safe — to protect you from people that are committing crimes.”

By German Lopez
Politics
Why one political scientist thinks Donald Trump might actually winWhy one political scientist thinks Donald Trump might actually win
Politics

This is the best argument I’ve seen for Trump’s chances.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
5 Black Lives Matter protesters shot in Minneapolis5 Black Lives Matter protesters shot in Minneapolis
Politics

Three white men have been arrested in the shooting.

By Dara Lind
Technology
Google Has Scrubbed Nearly Half Its ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Requests -- Mostly From FacebookGoogle Has Scrubbed Nearly Half Its ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Requests -- Mostly From Facebook
Technology

Private requests are likely to be met, but requests from public officials be damned.

By Mark Bergen
Politics
Marco Rubio’s plan to defeat ISIS, explainedMarco Rubio’s plan to defeat ISIS, explained
Politics

Ground troops in Iraq and escalation against Iran in Syria.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
How Donald Trump’s poll lead compares to past frontrunners who ended up losingHow Donald Trump’s poll lead compares to past frontrunners who ended up losing
Politics

Howard Dean’s experience shows that the Donald’s not out of the woods yet.

By Andrew Prokop
Syria
A Russia expert explains how Putin will likely respond to his downed planeA Russia expert explains how Putin will likely respond to his downed plane
Syria

“I suspect Moscow is not keen to start yet another diplomatic war, let alone anything more than that.”

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Boston’s brilliant idea to cut crime: treat criminals like real people with real problemsBoston’s brilliant idea to cut crime: treat criminals like real people with real problems
Syria
The little-known group at the center of the Turkey-Russia crisisThe little-known group at the center of the Turkey-Russia crisis
Syria

A leading expert explains.

By Jennifer Williams
Syria
Why Turkey shot down a Russian warplane in Syria, according to an expertWhy Turkey shot down a Russian warplane in Syria, according to an expert
Syria

The Russians have been taunting the Turks for a while now.

By Jennifer Williams
Syria
Syria’s Turkmen: who they are, and what they have to do with Russia’s downed planeSyria’s Turkmen: who they are, and what they have to do with Russia’s downed plane
Syria

A guide to a suddenly prominent ethnic minority — and associated rebel group — in Syria.

By Zack Beauchamp