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Dan Diamond

Latest articles by Dan Diamond

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The obvious next step for the Star Wars franchise: reboot the prequelsThe obvious next step for the Star Wars franchise: reboot the prequels
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Wait, hear us out!

By Dan Diamond
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Martin Shkreli just reminded us why we need Martin ShkreliMartin Shkreli just reminded us why we need Martin Shkreli
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The controversial CEO’s latest inflammatory comments are uncomfortable, but necessary.

By Dan Diamond
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How to catch a flight without catching the fluHow to catch a flight without catching the flu
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What’s worse than flying on a crowded airplane? When the passenger next to you is visibly ill.

By Dan Diamond
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Martin O’Malley is finally talking about his best idea: health careMartin O’Malley is finally talking about his best idea: health care
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Maryland has been a national leader in figuring out how to reduce health spending.

By Dan Diamond
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We know substance abuse deaths are rising. But Medicare won’t let researchers study it.We know substance abuse deaths are rising. But Medicare won’t let researchers study it.
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The federal agency that oversees the nation’s largest trove of health data won’t let researchers study the problem.

By Dan Diamond
Politics
The unemployment rate doubled under Bush. It’s fallen by more than one-third under Obama.The unemployment rate doubled under Bush. It’s fallen by more than one-third under Obama.
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The national unemployment rate is at the lowest mark of the Obama presidency.

By Dan Diamond
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The budget deal made a change that’s good for Medicaid — and bad for Martin ShkreliThe budget deal made a change that’s good for Medicaid — and bad for Martin Shkreli
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Companies that produce generic drugs must pay back the government if the price of their drugs grows faster than inflation.

By Dan Diamond
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Could this iPhone app transform how we diagnose autism?Could this iPhone app transform how we diagnose autism?
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What makes the Autism & Beyond app especially notable is that Apple is throwing its not-insignificant weight behind the project.

By Dan Diamond
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What SNL got right — and wrong — in this fake ad about bad presidential candidatesWhat SNL got right — and wrong — in this fake ad about bad presidential candidates
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Martin Shkreli is an American hero. Here’s why.Martin Shkreli is an American hero. Here’s why.
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We should salute Shkreli for drawing more attention to the pharmaceutical industry.

By Dan Diamond