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Archives for March 2019

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Vox Sentences: Third time’s still not the charmVox Sentences: Third time’s still not the charm
archives

The Supreme Court blocks an execution; another Brexit deal fails.

By Fareehan Elgakhlab
Donald Trump
Trump’s latest comments about the border indicate he doesn’t understand how trade worksTrump’s latest comments about the border indicate he doesn’t understand how trade works
Donald Trump

It’s supposedly his signature issue!

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
10 Things I Hate About You is as fresh as ever, even 20 years later10 Things I Hate About You is as fresh as ever, even 20 years later
Culture

We don’t hate it, not even a little bit, not even at all.

By Constance Grady, Aja Romano and 2 more
Politics
The Mueller investigation is over. QAnon, the conspiracy theory that grew around it, is not.The Mueller investigation is over. QAnon, the conspiracy theory that grew around it, is not.
Politics

Why a conspiracy theory with an expiration date will endure.

By Jane Coaston
Culture
The Avengers: Endgame theory that Ant-Man kills Thanos by expanding inside his butt, explainedThe Avengers: Endgame theory that Ant-Man kills Thanos by expanding inside his butt, explained
Culture

This fan theory-turned-meme isn’t as half-assed as it sounds.

By Allegra Frank
Money
Paul Manafort is going to prison, but he gets to keep all his fancy clothingPaul Manafort is going to prison, but he gets to keep all his fancy clothing
Money

Yes, that includes his ostrich jacket.

By Gaby Del Valle
Politics
Trump EPA appointees want more air pollution — that’s a very bad ideaTrump EPA appointees want more air pollution — that’s a very bad idea
Politics

Fine particulates are, if anything, massively under-regulated.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
On Veep, everyone’s addicted to politicsOn Veep, everyone’s addicted to politics
Culture

As the final season starts, they’ve all given in.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
The Mueller report will be released to the public by mid-AprilThe Mueller report will be released to the public by mid-April
Politics

Attorney General William Barr confirmed: “Everyone will soon be able to read it on their own.”

By German Lopez
Politics
Trump’s threats to close the US-Mexico border, explainedTrump’s threats to close the US-Mexico border, explained
Politics

Closing any legal ports of entry would be a disaster, and DHS officials say they’ll only do it as a last resort.

By Dara Lind
Donald Trump
Trump’s latest attack on Adam Schiff is a new low, even for himTrump’s latest attack on Adam Schiff is a new low, even for him
Donald Trump

The president’s crude insults indicate he’ll fight dirty in response to Democratic oversight efforts.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Congress is at a stalemate over disaster relief because Trump doesn’t want to help Puerto RicoCongress is at a stalemate over disaster relief because Trump doesn’t want to help Puerto Rico
Politics

Trump told senators he thinks Puerto Rico got too much funding compared to mainland states.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
“AOC sucks” is the new “Lock her up”“AOC sucks” is the new “Lock her up”
Politics

The right’s attacks on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mirror criticisms of Hillary Clinton.

By Emily Stewart
Explainers
Do male candidates get more coverage than women? It’s complicated.Do male candidates get more coverage than women? It’s complicated.
Explainers

TV networks spent more time on Beto O’Rourke than Elizabeth Warren. The question is why.

By Anna North
Politics
Trump’s health care agenda is a legal disasterTrump’s health care agenda is a legal disaster
Politics

The federal courts are slamming the Trump administration for pursuing unlawful health care policies.

By Dylan Scott