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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Politics
    Hillary Clinton opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which she once supportedHillary Clinton opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which she once supported
    Politics

    The Democratic frontrunner says the deal is too friendly to pharmaceutical companies and doesn’t address currency manipulation.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    The Trans-Pacific Partnership is great for elites. Is it good for anyone else?
    Technology

    The secretive and anti-democratic way global trade rules are written often leads to one-sided rules that benefit powerful interest groups.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The DraftKings and FanDuel Employee Betting Scandal, ExplainedThe DraftKings and FanDuel Employee Betting Scandal, Explained
    Technology

    Allegations of playing with inside information.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    The just-completed Trans-Pacific Partnership deal, explainedThe just-completed Trans-Pacific Partnership deal, explained
    Politics

    A compromise over pharmaceuticals allowed President Obama to reach an agreement with 11 other nations on a massive trade agreement.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Why Peeple, the “Yelp for people,” shouldn’t freak you outWhy Peeple, the “Yelp for people,” shouldn’t freak you out
    Technology

    A new app lets you rate your friends, acquaintances, and romantic partners. Critics are calling it terrifying.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    The unemployment rate is falling, but the share of Americans working keeps falling tooThe unemployment rate is falling, but the share of Americans working keeps falling too
    Politics

    The labor force participation rate has fallen to its lowest level since 1977.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    White House calls for more gun control after Oregon shootingWhite House calls for more gun control after Oregon shooting
    Politics

    Spokesperson says congressional inaction on guns is a “source of frustration” for President Obama.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    GOP congressman doubles down on comically misleading Planned Parenthood chartGOP congressman doubles down on comically misleading Planned Parenthood chart
    Politics

    “I can understand where people would say that arrows went in different directions,” said Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT).

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Here’s why your bank probably just sent you a new credit and debit cardHere’s why your bank probably just sent you a new credit and debit card
    Politics

    Thursday is the deadline for switching to a new, more secure way to make credit card payments.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Tesla’s Model X SUV is ludicrously fast and ludicrously expensiveTesla’s Model X SUV is ludicrously fast and ludicrously expensive
    Technology

    The latest Tesla supercar features “falcon-wing doors” and advanced safety features.

    By Timothy B. Lee