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Politics Archive

Archives for August 2015

Defense & Security
This map shows how enormous US military spending really isThis map shows how enormous US military spending really is
Defense & Security

The Pentagon absolutely dwarfs any rival.

By Matthew Yglesias
China
We need birthright citizenship for pandasWe need birthright citizenship for pandas
China

It’s time to stop the media’s complicity in the unjust deportation of US-born pandas to China.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Donald Trump is using Jeb Bush’s mom to troll Jeb BushDonald Trump is using Jeb Bush’s mom to troll Jeb Bush
Politics

Donald Trump turned to an unusual source for his latest attack on Republican rival Jeb Bush.

By German Lopez
Politics
What will Obama do if Biden runs for president?What will Obama do if Biden runs for president?
Politics

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

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
The 2016 election will be determined by the economy, not by Trump gaffesThe 2016 election will be determined by the economy, not by Trump gaffes
Politics

If the stock market slide signals real trouble ahead, that matters more than anything on the campaign trail.

By Dylan Matthews
Technology
China’s Stock Market Crash, Explained in ChartsChina’s Stock Market Crash, Explained in Charts
Technology

Its stock market has lost nearly 40 percent since June.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
H&R Block snuck language into a Senate bill to make taxes more confusing for poor peopleH&R Block snuck language into a Senate bill to make taxes more confusing for poor people
Politics

The more confusing the taxes, the bigger the profits.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
John Oliver: Surprise! Discriminating against gay people is still legal in most states.John Oliver: Surprise! Discriminating against gay people is still legal in most states.
Politics

“Discriminating against gay people is surprisingly legal in much of the country.”

By German Lopez
Explainers
China’s stock market crash: 11 things you need to knowChina’s stock market crash: 11 things you need to know
Explainers

China’s problems go much deeper than just its stock market.

By Ezra Klein and Max Fisher
World Politics
Poll: Half of British youth aren’t “exclusively” heterosexualPoll: Half of British youth aren’t “exclusively” heterosexual
World Politics

Maybe we’re thinking about sexuality all wrong.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
1 in 4 American moms return to work within 2 weeks of giving birth — here’s what it’s like1 in 4 American moms return to work within 2 weeks of giving birth — here’s what it’s like
Politics

It’s not just moms who suffer. Kids suffer, too.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
America’s confused views on Planned Parenthood, in one perplexing pollAmerica’s confused views on Planned Parenthood, in one perplexing poll
Politics

Americans appear to view Planned Parenthood more favorably than they do abortion clinics writ large.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Martin O’Malley wants boosts to Social Security that even Bernie Sanders hasn’t called forMartin O’Malley wants boosts to Social Security that even Bernie Sanders hasn’t called for
Politics

The other left-of-Hillary candidate lays out his agenda.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
This chart shows how federal housing policy benefits the rich more than the poorThis chart shows how federal housing policy benefits the rich more than the poor
Politics

Housing tax breaks for the rich are worth more than housing subsidies for the poor.

By Timothy B. Lee