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Archives for December 2019

Democrats’ 2020 economy dilemma, explained
Politics

Things are pretty good! Maybe it’s okay to admit it.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
December 2019 Democratic debateDecember 2019 Democratic debate
Politics

Seven candidates have qualified to take the stage in Los Angeles.

By Vox Staff
Politics
Christianity Today called for Trump’s removal. Here’s why that doesn’t matter.Christianity Today called for Trump’s removal. Here’s why that doesn’t matter.
Politics

Trump-supportive evangelicals aren’t likely to change their minds.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Christianity Today made a moral case that Trump needs to go. He responded by proving its point.Christianity Today made a moral case that Trump needs to go. He responded by proving its point.
Politics

In response to an editorial detailing his moral failings, Trump lashed out in a way that highlighted them.

By Aaron Rupar
Science
Trump might help free science that’s locked behind paywallsTrump might help free science that’s locked behind paywalls
Science

Reportedly, the White House may issue an executive order on federally funded research. Publishers aren’t happy.

By Brian Resnick and Julia Belluz
Explainers
Muslims love Jesus, too: 6 things you didn’t know about Jesus in IslamMuslims love Jesus, too: 6 things you didn’t know about Jesus in Islam
Explainers

Jesus, Mary, and the angel Gabriel are all in the Quran.

By Jennifer Williams
Science
Vaping may have been sickening people for much longer than the current outbreakVaping may have been sickening people for much longer than the current outbreak
Science

A new study finds cases may have been surfacing as early as January 2017.

By Julia Belluz
Culture
The Witcher has monsters and naked wizards. Somehow, it’s boring.The Witcher has monsters and naked wizards. Somehow, it’s boring.
Culture

Henry Cavill and a lot of nude mages can’t save The Witcher.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Politics
In 2020, Joe Biden and the “moderates” are well to Obama’s leftIn 2020, Joe Biden and the “moderates” are well to Obama’s left
Politics

We are living through the most progressive Democratic primary of all time.

By Roge Karma and Ezra Klein
Future Perfect
Brain-reading tech is coming. The law is not ready to protect us.Brain-reading tech is coming. The law is not ready to protect us.
Future Perfect

In the era of neurocapitalism, your brain needs new rights.

By Sigal Samuel
Money
Why Elizabeth Warren’s selfie lines matterWhy Elizabeth Warren’s selfie lines matter
Money

Selfie lines are officially a major part of the 2020 Democratic primaries.

By Rebecca Jennings
Politics
Joe Biden’s stutter and Sarah Sanders’s terrible response to it, briefly explainedJoe Biden’s stutter and Sarah Sanders’s terrible response to it, briefly explained
Politics

Biden’s poignant shoutout to a child who, like him, stutters, revealed one of his secret strengths.

By Aaron Rupar
Video
Who pays the lowest taxes in the US?Who pays the lowest taxes in the US?
Play
Video

A recent analysis shows that the poor might pay way more than you think.

By Alvin Chang and Madeline Marshall
Schools are using facial recognition to try to stop shootings. Here’s why they should think twice.
Technology

Facial recognition is just one of several AI-powered security tools showing up at schools.

By Rebecca Heilweil
The 15 most awe-inspiring space images of the decade
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

This decade, scientists revealed so much about the universe. Here are some of their most inspirational accomplishments.

By Brian Resnick