February 4, 2020


‘It kind of failed us’: With eyes of the world on Iowa, another hiccup in American democracy

The state party spent four years figuring out how to not repeat the problems of 2016. Their efforts fell apart Monday night.
The Take

Breakdown in Iowa casts spotlight on caucus system

State Democratic Party officials had prepared what they thought was a system for reporting results that would be easy to use and protected from cyber attacks. But something happened that froze everything.

February 3, 2020

Super Bowl LIV
Chiefs running back Damien Williams maneuvers the ball over the pylon before stepping out of bounds to give Kansas City the lead in the fourth quarter. (AP)
Chiefs running back Damien Williams maneuvers the ball over the pylon before stepping out of bounds to give Kansas City the lead in the fourth quarter. (AP)

Chiefs rally to defeat 49ers, win second Super Bowl title

Kansas City’s high-powered offense, led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was stifled by San Francisco’s defense for most of the game. But Mahomes and the Chiefs mounted a late comeback to deliver Kansas City's first NFL championship in 50 years with a 31-20 win.

February 2, 2020



Beware the Pandemic Panic

Coronavirus is scary. How we respond to it may be worse.


NY TIMES, Farhad Manjoo

TIME