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Katie Hicks

Katie Hicks

Former Policy/Politics Intern

    Latest articles by Katie Hicks

    Politics
    We showed people 11 different firearms. They told us which ones should be banned.We showed people 11 different firearms. They told us which ones should be banned.
    Politics

    2,000 people were asked whether they thought certain rifles, handguns, and shotguns should be legal, based solely on the appearance of the gun.

    By Katie Hicks
    Criminal Justice
    How traffic stops boost police budgets — at the cost of black livesHow traffic stops boost police budgets — at the cost of black lives
    Criminal Justice

    Routine police stops are not uncommon and, in fact, are often incentivized in police forces.

    By Katie Hicks
    Podcasts
    Why this “bloody” veggie burger may become the Tesla of foodWhy this “bloody” veggie burger may become the Tesla of food
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    Impossible Foods’ Patrick Brown joins The Ezra Klein Show to talk about his company’s new veggie burger.

    By Katie Hicks and Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s ground team is the opposite of yugeDonald Trump’s ground team is the opposite of yuge
    Politics

    According to Politico, Donald Trump is seriously behind Hillary Clinton when it comes to his staff (or lack thereof) in key battleground states.

    By Katie Hicks
    Politics
    The Weeds: when the Supreme Court split, who won? Hillary Clinton.The Weeds: when the Supreme Court split, who won? Hillary Clinton.
    Podcast
    Politics

    In the latest episode of The Weeds, Vox’s Matt Yglesias, Ezra Klein, and Sarah Kliff discuss the SCOTUS deadlock and how it may be a blessing in disguise for the Clinton campaign.

    By Katie Hicks
    Politics
    Donald Trump on waterboarding: “I like it a lot”Donald Trump on waterboarding: “I like it a lot”
    Politics

    In a speech in Ohio on Tuesday, Trump told the crowd that waterboarding is “peanuts” compared to the tactics used by terrorist organizations.

    By Katie Hicks
    World Politics
    Istanbul airport bombing: 2 suicide bombers target tourist city’s travel hubIstanbul airport bombing: 2 suicide bombers target tourist city’s travel hub
    World Politics

    At least 10 people were killed and around 20 injured.

    By Tara Golshan and Katie Hicks
    Politics
    DC is the latest city to pass a $15 minimum wageDC is the latest city to pass a $15 minimum wage
    Politics

    The Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2016 will increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020.

    By Katie Hicks
    Politics
    Regret-xit: why some Brexit supporters wish they could take back their voteRegret-xit: why some Brexit supporters wish they could take back their vote
    Politics

    Less than 24 hours after the UK voted, those who supported the referendum are already voicing their regret.

    By Katie Hicks
    Politics
    Donald Trump puts business over politics. Voters disapprove.Donald Trump puts business over politics. Voters disapprove.
    Politics

    Seven out of 10 voters think Trump’s plan to run his company while running for president is super sketchy.

    By Katie Hicks