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Archives for January 2019

Culture
SNL tests Trump’s negotiating prowess in ‘Deal or No Deal’: Government Shutdown EditionSNL tests Trump’s negotiating prowess in ‘Deal or No Deal’: Government Shutdown Edition
Culture

Kate McKinnon’s Nancy Pelosi is drunk on her own power.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
The 2019 Women’s March battled controversy. These women turned out anyway.The 2019 Women’s March battled controversy. These women turned out anyway.
Politics

They’re aware of the anti-Semitism concerns but still support the movement’s larger goals.

By Anna North
9 key questions about the longest government shutdown in history, answered
Explainers

What are federal employees rights? Does this happen in other countries? And other frequently asked questions.

By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 2 more
Politics
Here’s Trump’s latest offer to end the shutdown — and why Democrats aren’t interestedHere’s Trump’s latest offer to end the shutdown — and why Democrats aren’t interested
Politics

The “deal” Trump is offering on immigration and DACA, explained.

By Li Zhou and Dara Lind
Politics
Why Trump and Pelosi are caught in a bitter, petty game of one-upmanshipWhy Trump and Pelosi are caught in a bitter, petty game of one-upmanship
Politics

The Trump vs. Pelosi shutdown travel fight, explained.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
What’s open — and closed — during a partial government shutdownWhat’s open — and closed — during a partial government shutdown
Politics

Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are set to keep functioning.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump reportedly has a new proposal to end the shutdownTrump reportedly has a new proposal to end the shutdown
Politics

The president is expected to offer concessions to Democrats Saturday — but he still wants a border wall.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
Trump is looking for a new way to cut Medicaid — without CongressTrump is looking for a new way to cut Medicaid — without Congress
Politics

Block grants could be the next front in the Trump administration’s war on Medicaid.

By Dylan Scott
Climate
Doctors are frightened by climate change. Their industry is a big part of the problem.Doctors are frightened by climate change. Their industry is a big part of the problem.
Climate

Health care creates a tenth of US greenhouse gas emissions.

By Julia Belluz and Umair Irfan
Politics
How conservative media became a “safe space”How conservative media became a “safe space”
Politics

Former talk radio host Charlie Sykes on the crisis of conservative media.

By Sean Illing
Culture
How Stephen King saved regional book reviews in Maine’s biggest daily paperHow Stephen King saved regional book reviews in Maine’s biggest daily paper
Culture

And the rest of the week’s best writing on books and related subjects.

By Constance Grady
Politics
Mueller’s office disputes BuzzFeed News report that Trump told Cohen to lie to CongressMueller’s office disputes BuzzFeed News report that Trump told Cohen to lie to Congress
Politics

Aspects of the story, the special counsel’s spokesperson said, were “not accurate.”

By Andrew Prokop
archives
Vox Sentences: Who’s at the top of Moscow Tower?Vox Sentences: Who’s at the top of Moscow Tower?
archives

Lies surround Trump’s business in Russia; an explosion in Colombia’s capital.

By Nicole Fallert
Money
How Rihanna became one of the most influential people in fashionHow Rihanna became one of the most influential people in fashion
Money

Rihanna is set to make history with her own luxury fashion house.

By Nadra Nittle
Criminal Justice
Former officer Jason Van Dyke sentenced to 6 years for Laquan McDonald shootingFormer officer Jason Van Dyke sentenced to 6 years for Laquan McDonald shooting
Criminal Justice

The ruling comes months after Van Dyke was convicted on charges of second-degree murder and aggravated battery.

By P.R. Lockhart