Politics Archive
Archives for July 2015


Ivana Trump once accused Donald of raping her in 1989. His lawyer said it would have been totally legal. The really shocking thing? Forty years ago, he would have been right.


Federal data has already shown that Obamacare increased the number of Americans with health insurance. New research suggests that more coverage has translated into increased access, too.


Both of the lines are indexed to inflation, but they use different inflation indexes.


And 9 more things you should know before you start the day.

I didn’t know how broken America’s safety net was until my sister-in-law became paralyzed.


The Council of Economic Advisers has an important new report on occupational licensing.


This story of a startup accelerator speaks volumes about the everyday challenges of life in Gaza.


The Daily Show host was speechless.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Bernie Sanders discusses his views on socialism, single payer, open borders, Zionism, and more.


“If I were [Uber], I would think very carefully. [China] is a highly competitive market. It’s already a healthy ecosystem.”


The polls on the Iran deal are all over the place. Here’s why — and why it matters.


It’s a big success, but it’s also caused problems.


The government has tied its reputation to a rising stock market, making Monday’s huge drop a big political embarrassment.


Hint: There’s a big event coming up on the calendar.


And Republican politicians should be absolutely terrified.