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Politics Archive

Archives for September 2015

Politics
This is the right moment for Pope Francis to address CongressThis is the right moment for Pope Francis to address Congress
Politics

It is Francis’s charge to spread the Catholic Church’s message on issues that have both political and moral components. It is part of his calling as a Jesuit to push the mighty to address the needs of the meek.

By Jonathan Allen
Explainers
LA to declare homelessness emergency as big cities struggle with affordable housing crisisLA to declare homelessness emergency as big cities struggle with affordable housing crisis
Explainers

A drastic measure for a big problem in major cities.

By German Lopez
Climate
The new Senate Democratic energy bill is a wonk’s dreamThe new Senate Democratic energy bill is a wonk’s dream
Climate

The alternate universe in which this becomes law is a better place.

By David Roberts
Politics
Hillary Clinton’s plan to rein in out-of-pocket health costs, explainedHillary Clinton’s plan to rein in out-of-pocket health costs, explained
Politics

Clinton would exempt patients from paying for up to three visits to the doctor in the first place, and refund money to individuals and families who spend an inordinate share of their income on health services not covered by their insurance.

By Jonathan Allen
Politics
President Obama should honor Yogi Berra’s legacy with the Medal of FreedomPresident Obama should honor Yogi Berra’s legacy with the Medal of Freedom
Politics

It’s the people’s wish.

By Margarita Noriega
Mischiefs of Faction
Why House Democrats are sitting prettyWhy House Democrats are sitting pretty
Mischiefs of Faction

How the minority party can sometimes get its way even when the majority rules.

By Matthew Green
Explainers
The devastating hack of the federal Office of Personnel Management, explainedThe devastating hack of the federal Office of Personnel Management, explained
Explainers

OPM has just admitted that 5.6 million fingerprint records have been stolen, five times the number previously acknowledged.

By Timothy B. Lee
Politics
Martin Shkreli is an American hero. Here’s why.Martin Shkreli is an American hero. Here’s why.
Politics

We should salute Shkreli for drawing more attention to the pharmaceutical industry.

By Dan Diamond
Politics
This photo shows how researchers caught VW cheating on its emissions testsThis photo shows how researchers caught VW cheating on its emissions tests
Politics

Researchers at West Virginia University measured emissions while driving up and down the West Coast.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
China’s Xi to Meet U.S. Tech Execs Amid Tepid ExpectationsChina’s Xi to Meet U.S. Tech Execs Amid Tepid Expectations
Politics
Kentucky clerk Kim Davis might go back to jail for interfering with marriage licensesKentucky clerk Kim Davis might go back to jail for interfering with marriage licenses
Politics

A federal court order told her not to interfere.

By German Lopez
Politics
Bernie Sanders wants Americans to listen to the pope’s radical anti-capitalist messageBernie Sanders wants Americans to listen to the pope’s radical anti-capitalist message
Politics

“He is asking us to create a new form of society where the economy works for all, and not just the wealthy and the powerful.”

By Matthew Yglesias
Mischiefs of Faction
Which government funds you should trustWhich government funds you should trust
Mischiefs of Faction

Social security is going broke. Why you don’t need to worry.

By John Patty
Politics
Stephen Colbert finds the one question Donald Trump won’t answerStephen Colbert finds the one question Donald Trump won’t answer
Politics

“I don’t talk about it anymore,” Trump said.

By German Lopez
Political scientists think “the party” will stop Trump. They shouldn’t be so sure.
Politics

The party’s control has looked tenuous in recent years.

By Andrew Prokop