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Politics Archive

Archives for September 2015

Politics
Donald Trump was the most interesting person in politics, but his tax plan made him boringDonald Trump was the most interesting person in politics, but his tax plan made him boring
Politics
Iowa Democrats worry Bernie Sanders couldn’t win a general election or tame WashingtonIowa Democrats worry Bernie Sanders couldn’t win a general election or tame Washington
Politics

The question of whether America is ready to elect its first socialist president is one of two major concerns about Sanders that Iowans raised in interviews with Vox at a half-dozen of his events this past weekend.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
The next government shutdown fight, explainedThe next government shutdown fight, explained
Politics

John Boehner saved the US from a shutdown. But only for a few months.

By Dara Lind
Technology
Google’s Move to Have a Huawei-Made Nexus Could Pay Dividends for Both CompaniesGoogle’s Move to Have a Huawei-Made Nexus Could Pay Dividends for Both Companies
Technology

With its newest Nexus partner, Google is angling for a two-way street.

By Mark Bergen and Ina Fried
Mischiefs of Faction
John Boehner might be the worst Speaker except for all the othersJohn Boehner might be the worst Speaker except for all the others
Mischiefs of Faction

Paul Krugman is terribly wrong about John Boehner.

By John Patty
Politics
Why Volkswagen should face criminal charges for its clean diesel scandalWhy Volkswagen should face criminal charges for its clean diesel scandal
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Politics

Criminal justice expert Mark Kleiman makes the case.

By German Lopez
Marriage Equality
Why Robert Mugabe just shouted “We are not gays” in his UN speechWhy Robert Mugabe just shouted “We are not gays” in his UN speech
Marriage Equality

Yes, it’s as bad as it sounds. Maybe a lot worse.

By Max Fisher
Polyarchy
There’s a simple reason Kevin McCarthy will be the next speaker: moneyThere’s a simple reason Kevin McCarthy will be the next speaker: money
Polyarchy

Kevin McCarthy has raised lots of money for the Republican Party, and he’s shared it widely. That’s why he’s likely to be the next speaker.

By Lee Drutman
Technology
Why Cheetah Mobile Is Investing in Big Data, Startups Despite Recent Stock DropWhy Cheetah Mobile Is Investing in Big Data, Startups Despite Recent Stock Drop
Technology

Mobile companies need to be able to serve up ads that do more than recommend other apps to install. That, says Cheetah Mobile’s CEO, demands big-data expertise.

By Ina Fried
World Politics
This awkward photo of Obama and Putin locking eyes at the UN speaks volumesThis awkward photo of Obama and Putin locking eyes at the UN speaks volumes
World Politics

Side-eye diplomacy at its finest.

By Max Fisher
Politics
Donald Trump is hoodwinking the media with his tax planDonald Trump is hoodwinking the media with his tax plan
Politics

Yes, he said he’s raising taxes on the rich. But his plan does the opposite.

By Matthew Yglesias
Syria
Why Putin just proposed an “anti-Hitler coalition,” but to fight ISISWhy Putin just proposed an “anti-Hitler coalition,” but to fight ISIS
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Syria

It’s got a lot to do with Syria.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Marco Rubio’s family leave plan doesn’t guarantee people family leaveMarco Rubio’s family leave plan doesn’t guarantee people family leave
Politics

But it does cut corporate income taxes.

By Matthew Yglesias
World Politics
President Obama’s impassioned United Nations address: read the full speechPresident Obama’s impassioned United Nations address: read the full speech
World Politics

His remarks focused on Syria and Russia — and included lots of criticism of Vladimir Putin.

By Max Fisher
Syria
Obama at the UN: I’m willing to work with Russia and Iran to resolve SyriaObama at the UN: I’m willing to work with Russia and Iran to resolve Syria
Syria

The offer came in a speech otherwise harshly criticize of Putin.

By Max Fisher