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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Politics
    The schism begins: Trump just drove a GOP congressman to endorse Libertarian Gary JohnsonThe schism begins: Trump just drove a GOP congressman to endorse Libertarian Gary Johnson
    Politics

    The former New Mexico governor has a lot more in common with conservatives than Hillary Clinton does.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Ignore Donald Trump’s terrible investment adviceIgnore Donald Trump’s terrible investment advice
    Politics

    Buying stocks is the best way to build wealth over the course of a career.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    The first Republican member of Congress just endorsed Hillary ClintonThe first Republican member of Congress just endorsed Hillary Clinton
    Politics

    Rep. Richard Hanna says he was “stunned by the callousness” of Trump’s comments about the parents of a fallen American Muslim soldier.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The big puzzle in economics today: why is the economy growing so slowly?The big puzzle in economics today: why is the economy growing so slowly?
    Technology

    The current economic recovery has been the slowest in decades, and economists don’t know why.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Why Hillary Clinton’s flip-flopping on trade may not matterWhy Hillary Clinton’s flip-flopping on trade may not matter
    Politics

    Hillary Clinton was for trade deals before she was against them, but that probably won’t matter.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Business & Finance
    Broadband speeds around the world, in one mapBroadband speeds around the world, in one map
    Business & Finance

    Internet access is fastest in Northern Europe and Eastern Asia and slowest in developing countries.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s most chilling comment on the DNC hack had nothing to do with RussiaDonald Trump’s most chilling comment on the DNC hack had nothing to do with Russia
    Politics

    Trump keeps talking like a would-be dictator. We should take him seriously.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Clinton ally: she will back TPP. Clinton campaign: no, we won’t, we promise!Clinton ally: she will back TPP. Clinton campaign: no, we won’t, we promise!
    Politics

    The comments by Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe are awkward for Hillary Clinton as she woos Bernie Sanders supporters.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    The Trans-Pacific Partnership, explained
    Politics
    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    The DNC just apologized for bashing Bernie Sanders in private emailsThe DNC just apologized for bashing Bernie Sanders in private emails
    Politics

    Democrats hope the apology will put primary rancor to rest and unite the party behind Hillary Clinton.

    By Timothy B. Lee