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Politics Archive

Archives for July 2015

Technology
A Kentucky man shot a drone flying over his yard. Then the cops arrested him.A Kentucky man shot a drone flying over his yard. Then the cops arrested him.
Technology

Shooting down drones is illegal. Does the law offer better options for protecting privacy?

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
Joe Biden’s closest allies are donating to Hillary Clinton. There’s a very good reason.Joe Biden’s closest allies are donating to Hillary Clinton. There’s a very good reason.
Politics

For top political appointees who would like to keep working in the next administration, writing a big check is an obvious call.

By Jonathan Allen and Soo Oh
Technology
Uber Closes $1 Billion Funding at $51 Billion Valuation While Pledging to Invest in IndiaUber Closes $1 Billion Funding at $51 Billion Valuation While Pledging to Invest in India
Technology

Where will the additional money go?

By Carmel DeAmicis
Politics
The case for raising the alcohol tax, in one paragraphThe case for raising the alcohol tax, in one paragraph
Play
Politics

It could save thousands of lives.

By German Lopez
Politics
Doctor’s note shows Hillary Clinton’s “fit to serve as president”Doctor’s note shows Hillary Clinton’s “fit to serve as president”
Politics

Clean bill of health is first in series of big Friday disclosures.

By Jonathan Allen
Criminal Justice
Charleston shooting suspect pleads not guilty to federal chargesCharleston shooting suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges
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Criminal Justice

The man allegedly attacked the historic black Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

By German Lopez and Timothy B. Lee
Politics
Obamacare tried to create alternatives to for-profit health insurance. They’re struggling.Obamacare tried to create alternatives to for-profit health insurance. They’re struggling.
Politics

The hope was these nonprofits would push others to lower premiums — but a new federal report suggests that the co-ops are not faring well.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
The cost of mass deportation, measured in Donald TrumpsThe cost of mass deportation, measured in Donald Trumps
Politics

Trump wants mass deportation? He’d better start making a lot more money.

By Javier Zarracina and Dara Lind
Explainers
Internet mob justice is random and severe. So is formal criminal justice.Internet mob justice is random and severe. So is formal criminal justice.
Explainers

It’s like a random lightning bolt from the sky.

By German Lopez
Israel
Price tag: The settler movement Israeli police think just burned a Palestinian child alivePrice tag: The settler movement Israeli police think just burned a Palestinian child alive
Israel

Last night, a 18-month-old Palestinian was burned to death, and his family hospitalized. Here’s what we know about the movement believed responsible for the attack.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Clinton team threatens New York Times, but don’t expect the paper to back downClinton team threatens New York Times, but don’t expect the paper to back down
Politics

And 9 more things to know to start the day.

By Jonathan Allen
Technology
Uber to Invest $1 Billion in India in Next Nine MonthsUber to Invest $1 Billion in India in Next Nine Months
Technology

India and China are Uber’s priority markets for growth.

By Reuters
Politics
Jon Stewart is giddy over Republicans’ Donald Trump problemJon Stewart is giddy over Republicans’ Donald Trump problem
Politics

Trump is the perfect parting gift for Stewart.

By German Lopez
Politics
Read the Clinton campaign’s scathing letter in response to bungled New York Times storyRead the Clinton campaign’s scathing letter in response to bungled New York Times story
Politics

The campaign is angry about the paper’s handling of a bad story about Clinton’s emails.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
Hillary Clinton gets less Wall Street money than you thinkHillary Clinton gets less Wall Street money than you think
Politics

The Democratic frontrunner’s campaign finance report shows a broad base of support that defies conventional wisdom about her collecting all her money from the financial industry and lobbyists.

By Jonathan Allen and Soo Oh