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It’s Early, but Polls Show Shift on Impeachment
Increased support is being driven by longtime opponents of the president.
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The increased support was driven by opponents of the president who have long been skeptical about whether impeachment would do more harm to their cause than good.
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The America That Isn’t Polarized
Political institutions may be more divided than they’ve been in a century and a half, but how divided are Americans themselves?
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In Scranton, many people said they were just scraping by and didn’t have a lot of patience for politics.
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Even as the nation becomes more politically polarized, a substantial portion of Americans just want to stay out of the fight.
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Beep. Ding. Vroom. Electric Cars Need to Make Noise for Safety, but What Kind?
As electric cars become more popular, engineers, driven by government regulators, are crafting the sounds that will define the highways of the future.
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One problem that needs to be solved with electric cars: What noise should they make to warn you they're nearby?
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Deportations Reduce Crime? That’s Not What the Evidence Shows
A new study casts doubt on a program that involves local police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
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Another collaboration with @AnnaFlagg and @MarshallProj, this time on whether there is a connection between deportation and crime.
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Does deporting people keep the nation safer? A recent study finds no evidence to support this. nyti.ms/30JBVkv pic.twitter.com/CKp8NunNJj
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Abortions in Clinics Decline, but Abortions With Black-Market Pills Are Rising
Evidence suggests more American women are ‘self-managing’ their abortions.
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The pills can be easily hidden and shipped, and women can take them at home and appear to have had a spontaneous miscarriage. nyti.ms/2AwCZNR pic.twitter.com/jzuCJAqLtQ
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Almost Everywhere, Fewer Children Are Dying
But their chance of survival still depends on where they are born.
Republicans Are Studying Obama’s Campaign Playbook
More Democratic elites should do the same, and do it now.
Build Your Own ‘Medicare for All’ Plan. Beware: There Are Tough Choices.
A panel of health policy experts helps you make decisions along five key dimensions.
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This story made it into print today. But here you have the ability to vote on the choices along with the experts. Via @afrakt and @aaronecarroll
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Policy Fissures in the Debates Aren’t What Divide Voters
In polls, demographics seem to do a better job than ideology of predicting vote choice.
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The second choice of Bernie Sanders supporters isn't Elizabeth Warren. It’s Joe Biden. And perhaps just as surprisingly, Mr. Sanders is the second choice of Mr. Biden’s supporters.
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While Democratic candidates might be mostly divided by ideology and policy, Democratic voters mostly are not.
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A Question Rarely Asked: What Would Medicare for All Cover?
If it followed the path of traditional Medicare, it would end up paying for a lot of coverage that has little medical value.
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The debate so far over Medicare for All has largely focused on access and taxpayer cost. But that is leaving out something really important.
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Is My Health Plan a Cadillac? Why Are We Comparing Health Insurance to Cars?
Your Cadillac tax questions answered, as Congress considers its repeal.
Health Facts Aren’t Enough. Should Persuasion Become a Priority?
Those with the least understanding of science oppose it the most and also think they know the most, a study showed.
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Dropping knowledge from on high — which is still the modus operandi for most scientists — doesn’t work.
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Can Washington’s Gift Economy in Marijuana Work?
The nation’s capital is experimenting with a model in which marijuana is legal — but you’re not allowed to buy and sell it.
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Mark Kleiman, a leading expert on drug policy, died yesterday. His views didn't fit neatly into a box. This 2015 article by @jbarro reflects that.
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Where Roe v. Wade Matters Most
In a world without Roe, an estimated 140,000 women a year might not be able to reach a clinic.
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Even if Roe were struck down, abortion access would remain unchanged in large regions of the country.
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Trump’s Electoral College Edge Could Grow in 2020, Rewarding Polarizing Campaign
Re-election looks plausible even with a bigger loss in the national popular vote.
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The gap between President Trump's approval rating and Electoral College prospects helps explain his focus on immigration, identity politics and trade.
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There Is No Single, Best Policy for Drug Prices
Most Americans would like the government to act, but a one-size-fits-all approach is unlikely to be the answer.
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What can be done to address the problem of expensive prescription drugs? There is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
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Where Is Kamala Harris on Medicare for All vs. Private Insurance?
A candidate has a history of making conflicting comments about a divisive health care plan.
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A single-payer health plan requires that people with other forms of comprehensive health insurance will have to switch. That is a politically risky position.
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It’s Not So Much the Debate. It’s the Days After the Debate.
Dramatic moments aren’t as important as the story lines that become set in the aftermath.
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Most big debate moments come from general elections. But there is some evidence that debates during primary season matter more.
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The ‘Euphoria’ Teenagers Are Wild. But Most Real Teenagers Are Tame.
Kids these days are the “cautious generation,” the evidence shows.
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Across a wide range of risky teenage behaviors, today’s teens are tamer and more responsible than their own parents and grandparents.
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Today’s teenagers drink less than their parents did. They also smoke less, and they use fewer hard drugs.
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People Are Taking Emotional Support Animals Everywhere. States Are Cracking Down.
More Americans are saying they need a variety of animals — dogs, ducks, even insects — for their mental health. But critics say many are really just pets that do not merit special status.
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People have claimed ducks, peacocks, pigs and alligators as emotional support animals to deal with anxiety and depression. Landlords and airlines say the system is rife with fraud.
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