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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Technology
    How the internet is disrupting politicsHow the internet is disrupting politics
    Technology

    Social media has powered the rise of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    3 winners and 3 losers from Thursday night’s Republican debate3 winners and 3 losers from Thursday night’s Republican debate
    Politics

    Donald Trump’s rivals needed a plan to stop him, and they didn’t have one.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    One chart that shows how wrong Donald Trump is about the economyOne chart that shows how wrong Donald Trump is about the economy
    Politics

    No, Donald Trump, economic growth isn’t “at zero.”

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Europeans are taking radical steps to save their economy. Here’s why it’s not working.Europeans are taking radical steps to save their economy. Here’s why it’s not working.
    Politics

    Markets don’t believe the European Central Bank is really committed to growth.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Finally, some good news about the Silicon Valley housing crisisFinally, some good news about the Silicon Valley housing crisis
    Technology

    Google’s hometown of Mountain View has endorsed a new planning document that could allow a 30 percent increase in the city’s housing stock.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    I just spent $154 on 26 lightbulbs, and you should tooI just spent $154 on 26 lightbulbs, and you should too
    Technology

    A new generation of LED lightbulbs can save you a lot of money and hassle.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Why John Kasich keeps promising to “Uberize government”Why John Kasich keeps promising to “Uberize government”
    Politics

    Uber is a perfect poster child for the Republican economic agenda.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Two charts that show the economy keeps getting strongerTwo charts that show the economy keeps getting stronger
    Politics

    The latest labor market figures show no sign that the economy is slowing down.

    By Timothy B. Lee and Soo Oh
    Politics
    Donald Trump wins Vermont Republican primaryDonald Trump wins Vermont Republican primary
    Politics

    Trump’s Vermont win is another sign of his strength in the Northeast.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Marco Rubio gets his first win in Minnesota Republican primaryMarco Rubio gets his first win in Minnesota Republican primary
    Politics

    The Florida senator has prevailed in the land of 10,000 lakes.

    By Timothy B. Lee