Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now

Archive

Archives for August 2014

Health
First human Ebola vaccine trial starts next monthFirst human Ebola vaccine trial starts next month
Health

The NIH will start a phase one trial next month with three volunteers who have already enrolled in the experiment.

By Sarah Kliff
Marriage Equality
Thank same-sex marriage for Brangelina’s marriageThank same-sex marriage for Brangelina’s marriage
Marriage Equality

Some argue that marriage equality undermines “traditional” marriage. But for Brad and Angelina, it did just the opposite.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
Texas megachurch preacher compares God to dronesTexas megachurch preacher compares God to drones
Culture

Does comparing God to a drone make sense? Definitely not, but this preacher is using

By Zack Beauchamp
Social Media
NATO is using this map to troll RussiaNATO is using this map to troll Russia
Social Media

It’s not just snark: Russia seems to genuinely doubt that Ukraine is a distinct country.

By Max Fisher
Education
Why are student loan default rates still so high?Why are student loan default rates still so high?
Education

The proportion of mortgages, credit card debt and auto loans with late payments is falling. Why are student loans an outlier?

By Libby Nelson
Did Tony die at the end of The Sopranos?
Features

The show’s creator explains the controversial finale

By Martha P. Nochimson
Culture
David Chase responds to our Sopranos pieceDavid Chase responds to our Sopranos piece
Culture

Why the ending of the series will always be ambiguous

By Emily St. James
The NYT endorses Tim Wu for Lt. Governor
archives

The man who coined the term “network neutrality” is running for lieutenant governor of New York. We interviewed him about his campaign and the future of the internet.

By Timothy B. Lee
Labor
Teen jobs don’t pay off like they used toTeen jobs don’t pay off like they used to
Labor

A few decades ago, teen jobs led to far higher wages than did the jobs today’s young adults once worked, says a new study

By Danielle Kurtzleben
archives
Playboy’s guide to catcalling is actually greatPlayboy’s guide to catcalling is actually great
archives

Confused about catcalls? Let Playboy (yes,Playboy) help.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
The age of the beautifully directed blockbusterThe age of the beautifully directed blockbuster
Culture

These seven sequences from this summer’s movies show how blockbusters’ visuals are getting more and more impressive.

By Emily St. James
Religion
American Christians keep reinventing GodAmerican Christians keep reinventing God
Religion

“What is your story of God saying about God — and what’s it saying about you?”

By Brandon Ambrosino
Labor
In defense of “I don’t know”In defense of “I don’t know”
Labor

Was George Stephanopoulos really the most evasive press secretary?

By Ezra Klein
Transportation
The Uber recruitment scandal isn’t scandalousThe Uber recruitment scandal isn’t scandalous
Transportation

Uber allegedly booked and then cancelled 5500 Lyft rides. That works out to one cancellation for every 10 drivers.

By Timothy B. Lee
Israel
Here’s who wins and loses in the Gaza ceasefireHere’s who wins and loses in the Gaza ceasefire
Israel

Hamas lost the Gaza war. But Israel and the Palestinian Authority probably won’t do what they need to do to make Hamas’ losses permanent.

By Zack Beauchamp