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Politics Archive

Archives for August 2015

Politics
Mass shooters want fame. Here’s why we should stop giving it to them.Mass shooters want fame. Here’s why we should stop giving it to them.
Politics

The media — and the public — might be able to help in some situations.

By German Lopez
Explainers
Donald Trump’s confrontation with famous Latino journalist Jorge Ramos, explainedDonald Trump’s confrontation with famous Latino journalist Jorge Ramos, explained
Explainers

Many journalists are saying Ramos deserves at least some of the blame. Here’s why.

By Dara Lind
Politics
The NRA’s president supported “sharply restricting” guns in 1934. Then things changed.The NRA’s president supported “sharply restricting” guns in 1934. Then things changed.
Politics

The ‘60s transformed the politics of guns.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Jeb Bush winning Eric Cantor’s endorsement is a great metaphor for his campaignJeb Bush winning Eric Cantor’s endorsement is a great metaphor for his campaign
Politics

Cantor was viewed by the GOP base as being too close to the establishment and wealthy elites, and not conservative enough on immigration.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The government just redefined what it means to be an employer. It’s a huge deal.The government just redefined what it means to be an employer. It’s a huge deal.
Politics

Workers everywhere from McDonald’s to Walmart could be affected.

By Dylan Matthews and Danielle Kurtzleben
Explainers
The controversial federal raid on Rentboy, the biggest gay escort website, explainedThe controversial federal raid on Rentboy, the biggest gay escort website, explained
Explainers

A website that was little known outside of LGBTQ circles is triggering a huge debate about sex work and prostitution.

By German Lopez
Syria
This cringe-inducing Larry King story shows what polite Islamophobia looks likeThis cringe-inducing Larry King story shows what polite Islamophobia looks like
Syria

The former CNN host had a pretty regrettable exchange with a fan who happened to be Saudi.

By Max Fisher
Technology
It Took a While but Uber Finally Closed Its $1 Billion China FundIt Took a While but Uber Finally Closed Its $1 Billion China Fund
Technology

Even with all that money, the challenges remain big for Uber in China.

By Carmel DeAmicis
Politics
Trump numbers soar as he attacks public figuresTrump numbers soar as he attacks public figures
Politics

— and 9 more things to know to start the day.

By Jonathan Allen
Technology
Google to EU: Antitrust Charges ‘Wrong as Matter of Fact, Law and Economics’Google to EU: Antitrust Charges ‘Wrong as Matter of Fact, Law and Economics’
Technology

The search giant puts out a combative defense to the EU antitrust charges.

By Mark Bergen
Politics
New poll showing Clinton beating everyone is reported as bad news for HillaryNew poll showing Clinton beating everyone is reported as bad news for Hillary
Politics

It’s Bidenmentum! Except she’s crushing him, and beating all her Republican opponents too.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
What the US can learn from China’s response to the stock market crashWhat the US can learn from China’s response to the stock market crash
Politics

China’s central bank is printing money to boost the economy. The US Federal Reserve could be doing more to promote economic growth too.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
Watch: Virginia shooting victim’s father makes emotional plea for gun control on Fox NewsWatch: Virginia shooting victim’s father makes emotional plea for gun control on Fox News
Politics

“I’m going to do something, whatever it takes, to get gun legislation.”

By German Lopez
How I came to forgive my rapist
Features

I’m a crisis reporter. A recent visit to an inpatient facility for violent criminals taught me that the way we think about rape is wrong.

By M. Sophia Newman
Politics
A Chicago crime reporter on the thousands of shootings Americans don’t see on videoA Chicago crime reporter on the thousands of shootings Americans don’t see on video
Politics

“Today everyone saw what violence looks like, except the victims are usually a little younger and have darker skin.”

By German Lopez