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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Politics
    The euro was a big mistake, and Greece is paying the priceThe euro was a big mistake, and Greece is paying the price
    Politics

    The euro has plunged Greece and Spain into years-long depressions that their leaders are powerless to end.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    This bizarre, expletive filled music video tells you a lot about the Greek crisisThis bizarre, expletive filled music video tells you a lot about the Greek crisis
    Politics

    Many European voters blame Greece for excessive spending.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Explainers
    Why the Greek economy is melting downWhy the Greek economy is melting down
    Explainers

    Greece is being squeezed between its crushing debt burden and a deep depression.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The Supreme Court just refused to review a disastrous ruling on software copyrightsThe Supreme Court just refused to review a disastrous ruling on software copyrights
    Technology

    A controversial copyright ruling could make it harder to make computer programs work together, and the government advised the Supreme Court not to review it.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Explainers
    2 paragraphs that explain the Greek financial crisis2 paragraphs that explain the Greek financial crisis
    Explainers

    In 1997, economist Milton Friedman predicted that a common currency would be a disaster for the eurozone.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    The most radical changes to marriage happened decades agoThe most radical changes to marriage happened decades ago
    Politics

    Marriage has been in flux since the 18th century, when it became socially acceptable to marry for love rather than for economic advantage.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    2 maps that show the Civil War really was about slavery2 maps that show the Civil War really was about slavery
    Politics

    The parts of the South with the most slaves were most enthusiastic about seceding from the union.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    TV
    Television is dying. Slowly.Television is dying. Slowly.
    TV

    Adults under 25 are watching 16 percent less TV than they were a year ago.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Obama shuts down White House heckler: “You’re in my house”Obama shuts down White House heckler: “You’re in my house”
    Politics

    The president scolded a heckler who tried to disrupt an event on LGBTQ pride month.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Trade Promotion Authority passes Senate, heads for Obama’s deskTrade Promotion Authority passes Senate, heads for Obama’s desk
    Politics

    The Senate has voted to approve Trade Promotion Authority, providing a big boost to President Obama’s controversial Asian trade deal.

    By Timothy B. Lee and Jonathan Allen