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Archives for January 2019

Politics
The border wall fight at the center of the government shutdown, explainedThe border wall fight at the center of the government shutdown, explained
Politics

Steel slats, concrete, walls and fences: here’s what Trump actually wants to build, and what Congress might be willing to pay for.

By Dara Lind
Politics
How the government shutdown will affect tax returns and refundsHow the government shutdown will affect tax returns and refunds
Politics

You should be able to file a tax return, but don’t expect those refunds as long as the shutdown drags on.

By German Lopez
Culture
A dozen streamable shows and movies that kids can watch (and parents will like)A dozen streamable shows and movies that kids can watch (and parents will like)
Culture

Delight the whole family while also retaining your sanity.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
Trump: The wall is mostly built. Also Trump: The shutdown for wall funding is “desperately needed.”Trump: The wall is mostly built. Also Trump: The shutdown for wall funding is “desperately needed.”
Politics

The president’s messaging is incoherent.

By Aaron Rupar
Video
The science is in: exercise won’t help you lose much weightThe science is in: exercise won’t help you lose much weight
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Video
By Julia Belluz and Christophe Haubursin
archives
Michelle Obama’s new book Becoming tackles marriage, politics, and ambitionMichelle Obama’s new book Becoming tackles marriage, politics, and ambition
archives

Obama discusses race, has a few choice words for Donald Trump, and shares her experience with miscarriage and IVF in her new memoir.

By Vox Staff
Culture
How Michelle Obama makes a speech in front of 20,000 people feel like an intimate conversationHow Michelle Obama makes a speech in front of 20,000 people feel like an intimate conversation
Culture

Michelle Obama’s superpower is her ability to create intimacy at scale.

By Constance Grady
Politics
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel slams her uncle Mitt Romney to defend TrumpRNC Chair Ronna McDaniel slams her uncle Mitt Romney to defend Trump
Politics

Ronna McDaniel, formerly Ronna Romney McDaniel, has picked a side in Trump vs. Romney.

By Emily Stewart
Video
Products that promise “detox” are a sham. Yes, all of them.Products that promise “detox” are a sham. Yes, all of them.
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Video

Though they have a long history of duping us.

By Julia Belluz and Christophe Haubursin
Future Perfect
I was a Make-A-Wish Foundation skeptic. A new study says I was wrong.I was a Make-A-Wish Foundation skeptic. A new study says I was wrong.
Future Perfect

Some critics think the foundation isn’t especially effective. But new research suggests otherwise.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Romney promises to be a Trump critic in an op-ed. Trump: Remember Jeff Flake?Romney promises to be a Trump critic in an op-ed. Trump: Remember Jeff Flake?
Politics

Romney and Trump are starting out the year by swiping at each other.

By Emily Stewart
Can Alexa and Facebook predict the end of your relationship?
Money

“Expiration dating” may be closer than we think.

By E.J. Dickson
World Politics
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu could be indicted. Here’s what you need to know.Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu could be indicted. Here’s what you need to know.
World Politics

This is the third time Israeli police have recommended that the prime minister be put on trial for corruption charges.

By Alexia Underwood
Politics
The 5 biggest Trump-Russia events to watch for in 2019The 5 biggest Trump-Russia events to watch for in 2019
Politics

Might we finally learn about collusion?

By Alex Ward
Climate
Climate and energy news in 2018 actually wasn’t all badClimate and energy news in 2018 actually wasn’t all bad
Climate

Three big trends are helping us address the climate crisis: better technology, cheaper technology, and more ambitious policies.

By David Roberts and Umair Irfan