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Politics Archive

Archives for April 2015

Politics
Don’t expect Loretta Lynch to react to Baltimore the same way Eric Holder did to FergusonDon’t expect Loretta Lynch to react to Baltimore the same way Eric Holder did to Ferguson
Politics

This is exactly the sort of thing she wants to change about the Department of Justice.

By Dara Lind
Marriage Equality
What the Supreme Court’s swing vote on marriage equality asked during oral argumentsWhat the Supreme Court’s swing vote on marriage equality asked during oral arguments
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Marriage Equality

Some skeptical questions, some not.

By German Lopez
Politics
Which religious Americans support same-sex marriage the most? Buddhists and Jews.Which religious Americans support same-sex marriage the most? Buddhists and Jews.
Politics

But some religious groups are still strongly opposed.

By German Lopez
Politics
181 Clinton Foundation donors who lobbied Hillary’s State Department181 Clinton Foundation donors who lobbied Hillary’s State Department
Politics

Get the list of Clinton Foundation donors who reported lobbying the State Department when Hillary Clinton was in charge. Right here.

By Jonathan Allen
Natural Disasters
At least 4,400 dead after devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes NepalAt least 4,400 dead after devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal
Natural Disasters

Officials say the death toll will likely rise.

By German Lopez and Lauren Williams
Criminal Justice
Hillary Clinton demands answers over Freddie Gray’s death as unrest continues in BaltimoreHillary Clinton demands answers over Freddie Gray’s death as unrest continues in Baltimore
Criminal Justice

Police still haven’t revealed how Gray received a fatal spinal cord injury.

By German Lopez
Politics
“An all out war between kids and police”: violent protests in Baltimore after Freddie Gray“An all out war between kids and police”: violent protests in Baltimore after Freddie Gray
Politics

Multiple injuries and arrests have been reported.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
Politics
American students might be better at math than you thinkAmerican students might be better at math than you think
Politics

At least, better than you might think if you read the New York Times.

By Libby Nelson
Technology
Google Plays Nice With European Publishers, Dumps $163 Million Into Innovation FundGoogle Plays Nice With European Publishers, Dumps $163 Million Into Innovation Fund
Technology

On Tuesday, Google will launch a fund and initiative to support digital journalism with eight European publishers.

By Mark Bergen
Syria
George W. Bush’s advice to Obama on ISIS: “You kill ‘em”George W. Bush’s advice to Obama on ISIS: “You kill ‘em”
Syria

This approach that didn’t work out so well for Bush when he tried in Iraq.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
The smartest students are fleeing law schoolThe smartest students are fleeing law school
Politics

Applications to law schools are dropping, and students with high LSAT scores are leading the trend.

By Libby Nelson
Politics
Does Marco Rubio have the chutzpah to roll the dice on Iran?Does Marco Rubio have the chutzpah to roll the dice on Iran?
Politics

Rubio’s push to force Iran to recognize Israel could blow up a bipartisan deal that would give Congress a check on a new nuclear deal. That’s why offering his amendment is a big gamble.

By Jonathan Allen
World Politics
John Oliver’s look at abusive clothing labor practices will make you want to go nudistJohn Oliver’s look at abusive clothing labor practices will make you want to go nudist
World Politics

“This is going to keep happening as long as we let it.”

By German Lopez
World Politics
4 things the US could learn from how Europe is handling the Mediterranean migrant crisis4 things the US could learn from how Europe is handling the Mediterranean migrant crisis
World Politics

Europe’s response isn’t perfect — but it’s much better than what the US did last year.

By Dara Lind
Natural Disasters
“The ground is shaking”: video footage of an avalanche in the wake of the Nepal earthquake“The ground is shaking”: video footage of an avalanche in the wake of the Nepal earthquake