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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    World Politics
    Parisians are waiting for hours for their chance to give blood for attack victimsParisians are waiting for hours for their chance to give blood for attack victims
    World Politics

    So many people are lining up at hospitals around the city to donate blood that some are even being turned away.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    World Politics
    Paris attacks: French president calls them an “act of war” by ISISParis attacks: French president calls them an “act of war” by ISIS
    World Politics

    François Hollande says ISIS was responsible for Friday’s attacks in Paris.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    A Google self-driving car got pulled over for going too slowA Google self-driving car got pulled over for going too slow
    Technology

    The police officer wanted to know why the vehicles weren’t going faster than 25 miles per hour.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    The new Republican orthodoxy on monetary policy could be political suicideThe new Republican orthodoxy on monetary policy could be political suicide
    Politics

    If the next Republican pursues tight money policies, it could harm his reelection prospects.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Rand Paul says low interest rates have harmed poor people. They haven’t.Rand Paul says low interest rates have harmed poor people. They haven’t.
    Politics

    Rand Paul is wrong to blame the Federal Reserve for inequality in America.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Explainers
    A judge ordered DraftKings and FanDuel shut down in New York. Here’s what you should know.A judge ordered DraftKings and FanDuel shut down in New York. Here’s what you should know.
    Explainers

    New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says the daily fantasy sports sites run afoul of New York gambling laws, and a judge ordered the sites to suspend operations while the issue is litigated.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Explainers
    Why drug companies and Hollywood love the TPPWhy drug companies and Hollywood love the TPP
    Explainers

    The trade deal will boost the profits of big patent and copyright holders. Supporters say that’s the point.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    The Trans-Pacific Partnership is finally public. Here’s what you need to know.The Trans-Pacific Partnership is finally public. Here’s what you need to know.
    Politics

    One expert says it will take weeks to fully understand the sprawling agreement.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Bitcoin, explained
    What is the future of Bitcoin?What is the future of Bitcoin?
    Bitcoin, explained
    By Timothy B. Lee
    Bitcoin, explained
    Does Bitcoin have a security problem?Does Bitcoin have a security problem?
    Bitcoin, explained
    By Timothy B. Lee