News Analysis
Parking Not
The Law of the Lots

Even on Black Friday, malls have too many parking spaces. The fault lies with poor zoning laws that require bigger parking lots than we need.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Abe’s Defense Pick Annoys Beijing

The Japanese PM’s choice is not surprising given his policy positions, but it is still going to make Beijing unhappy.

ACA Fail Fractal
Big Insurers Win as ACA Co-Op Collapses In Iowa

One of the only two health care companies selling insurance on Iowa’s ACA exchange is in serious financial trouble, and its collapse would mean a massive ACA failure.

Politics after Peshawar
Pakistan’s Proteus

Now that Pakistan’s charismatic Imran Khan is no longer leading protests against the government, what role will he take on next?

BA Watch
California Puts the Shine on Community Colleges

If community colleges offer a cheaper degree with good employment prospects, why not get your B.A. there? Well, now you can.

A Man A Plan A Canal
Chinese-Backed Canal Gets Underway in Nicaragua

The canal may never be finished, but it could still bring much-need investment to the country.

Chinese Policy
What “One Child” Left Behind

China’s population-control policy has depressing consequences for its men.

Laboratories of Democracy
Conservatives Learn From Brownback Missteps

Are Republicans working toward a model for governance?

Bankrupt Healthcare
Single-Payer: Dead In Vermont, Dead Everywhere

Single-payer is dead in Vermont, which means it is, for now, dead nationwide. In that context, health care reform is more important than ever.

The Syrian Civil War
US to Accept 10,000 Syrian Refugees

The number is a huge increase—but also a drop in the bucket.

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