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Archives for December 2019

World Politics
Thousands arrested protesting a new Indian citizenship law that excludes MuslimsThousands arrested protesting a new Indian citizenship law that excludes Muslims
World Politics

Over 20 people have been killed and more than 1,500 arrested as the Indian government cracks down on citizens protesting against a new citizenship bill.

By Katelyn Burns
Technology
One of Amazon’s first employees says the company should be broken upOne of Amazon’s first employees says the company should be broken up
Technology

Jeff Bezos hired Paul Davis to build Amazon’s website. Now Davis wants to break it up.

By Jason Del Rey
Politics
Trump promotes Putin’s take on a “far-fetched” impeachment processTrump promotes Putin’s take on a “far-fetched” impeachment process
Politics

President Trump retweeted an article in which Putin derided impeachment, and added that the process has been a “witch hunt.”

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Trump finally has his Space Force — and it will make orbital security its priorityTrump finally has his Space Force — and it will make orbital security its priority
Politics

The president has long called for a Space Force. Now he has it, and its the first new military service since 1947.

By Katelyn Burns
Culture
Welcome to the Star Wars zooWelcome to the Star Wars zoo
Culture

The Rise of Skywalker domesticates whatever wonders existed in this franchise and sticks them in a cage.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Star Wars news and movie reviewsStar Wars news and movie reviews
Culture
By Vox Staff
Culture
Why so many people who need the government hate itWhy so many people who need the government hate it
Culture

Everyone benefits from welfare. Here’s why most people don’t know that.

By Sean Illing
Culture
The tricky etiquette of giving a book as a giftThe tricky etiquette of giving a book as a gift
Culture

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

By Constance Grady
archives
Vox Sentences: House gives Senate the USMCA for ChristmasVox Sentences: House gives Senate the USMCA for Christmas
archives

The House votes on a big trade deal; a former military leader sentenced to death in Pakistan.

By Hannah Brown
Politics
Poll: Amy Klobuchar made the biggest gains with voters at the debatePoll: Amy Klobuchar made the biggest gains with voters at the debate
Politics

Klobuchar took aim at rival Pete Buttigieg, and her strategy appears to have paid off.

By Zeeshan Aleem
From animated moon poop to the church of Instagram: the Vox images that explain 2019
Features

A sampling of our very best original photography, illustration, animation, and design this year.

By Kainaz Amaria
Technology
Simple changes to Amazon’s Ring could protect users from hacksSimple changes to Amazon’s Ring could protect users from hacks
Technology

Typical Ring users don’t take extra steps for security. The company needs to require them.

By Rani Molla
The 18 best TV shows of 2019
Culture

From Watchmen to Succession, from Fleabag to David Makes Man — these are the top shows of the year.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Greta Gerwig’s Little Women adaptation is genuinely extraordinaryGreta Gerwig’s Little Women adaptation is genuinely extraordinary
Culture

The new movie doesn’t “update” the novel. It does something much better.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Life
The case against ottersThe case against otters
Life

Otters are necrophilic, bestiality-inclined rapists and murderers who regularly kidnap children and spread swine flu.

By Dylan Matthews