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Margarita Noriega

Margarita Noriega

Former Shortform Editor

    Latest articles by Margarita Noriega

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    Obama to expand overtime pay for millions more workersObama to expand overtime pay for millions more workers
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    President Barack Obama plans to introduce an extension of overtime pay to millions of Americans.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Gender
    If we were honest about the gender pay gap, this is what the $10 bill would look likeIf we were honest about the gender pay gap, this is what the $10 bill would look like
    Gender

    A more honest YouTube makeover for the $10 bill.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Puerto Rico’s financial crisis is back in the headlines. Here’s why.Puerto Rico’s financial crisis is back in the headlines. Here’s why.
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    What you need to read on Puerto Rico’s economic crisis, which may cause default if reforms aren’t put in place soon

    By Margarita Noriega
    World Politics
    These photos show how Greece is falling into a deep financial crisisThese photos show how Greece is falling into a deep financial crisis
    World Politics

    Bank ATMs remained open in Greece, only to dole out a small amount of money (60 euros, or about $66 USD) a day, per person.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Health Care
    John Oliver combines 5 years of wrong predictions about Obamacare into one videoJohn Oliver combines 5 years of wrong predictions about Obamacare into one video
    Health Care

    John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight created a supercut of premature declaring the “end of Obamacare.” It’s a telling look at the manner in which political promises fuse with the news cycle to exaggerate reality.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Cartograms turn US population history into a colorful 8-bit experienceCartograms turn US population history into a colorful 8-bit experience
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    The visual style of a retro 8-bit video game combined with maps is a fun way to learn about population growth.

    By Margarita Noriega
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    Amy Schumer nails why privilege isn’t the same thing as respect for womenAmy Schumer nails why privilege isn’t the same thing as respect for women
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    Comedian Amy Schumer’s reflection on the unexpected consequences of privilege is a great reminder of how women were historically mistreated.

    By Margarita Noriega
    Politics
    Donald Trump to Univision: Get off my lawnDonald Trump to Univision: Get off my lawn
    Politics

    Donald Trump just wrote a hilariously inappropriate letter to the CEO of Univision, Randy Falco.

    By Margarita Noriega
    LGBTQ
    Watch DC’s Gay Men’s Chorus’s moving performance of National Anthem on Supreme Court stepsWatch DC’s Gay Men’s Chorus’s moving performance of National Anthem on Supreme Court steps
    LGBTQ

    The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington sang the national anthem, surrounded by cheering crowds.

    By Margarita Noriega
    TV
    Netflix will overtake traditional TV next year. That doesn’t mean anything.Netflix will overtake traditional TV next year. That doesn’t mean anything.
    TV

    The way the television industry thinks of its own product is outdated. Here is how that changes what you can watch on the Internet and TV.

    By Margarita Noriega