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Archives for April 2019

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The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigationThe Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
archives

Everything you need to know about special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into the Trump campaign’s contact with Russia.

By Nisha Chittal
Science
Why shame is goodWhy shame is good
Science

Shame is known as a toxic feeling. But it can also be a force for good.

By Joseph Burgo
Politics
Mueller: Trump told his aides to interfere in the investigation, they just didn’t listenMueller: Trump told his aides to interfere in the investigation, they just didn’t listen
Politics

What the report really says about President Donald Trump and obstruction of justice.

By Dara Lind
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
How to understand the redactions in the Mueller reportHow to understand the redactions in the Mueller report
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

[Redacted].

By Alex Ward
Climate
America’s record high energy consumption, explained in 3 chartsAmerica’s record high energy consumption, explained in 3 charts
Climate

Renewable energy is booming, but it still needs a lot of help.

By Umair Irfan
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
Confused about who’s who in the Mueller report? Start here.Confused about who’s who in the Mueller report? Start here.
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

What did Don McGahn do? Who is Carter Page? Here’s a quick primer.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Democratic presidential candidates blast Barr press conference as “propaganda”Democratic presidential candidates blast Barr press conference as “propaganda”
Politics

Many also called on Robert Mueller to testify to Congress.

By Li Zhou
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
These are the 10 episodes Mueller investigated for obstruction of justiceThese are the 10 episodes Mueller investigated for obstruction of justice
The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

The list includes James Comey’s firing and Trump’s changing behavior toward Michael Cohen.

By Emily Stewart
Culture
The new Child’s Play trailer shows us Chucky as an Alexa-like device gone terrifyingly rogueThe new Child’s Play trailer shows us Chucky as an Alexa-like device gone terrifyingly rogue
Culture

The new trailer teases us with Chucky’s voice and shows him commandeering cars and even drones.

By Aja Romano
Politics
Even Fox News’s Chris Wallace questioned William Barr’s defense of TrumpEven Fox News’s Chris Wallace questioned William Barr’s defense of Trump
Politics

“The attorney general seemed almost to be acting as the counselor for the defense.”

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
Publishers are racing to turn the Mueller report into a bookPublishers are racing to turn the Mueller report into a book
Culture

It takes months to publish a book. Publishers want to turn the Mueller report around in one week.

By Constance Grady
Explainers
4 key things to look for in the Mueller report now that it’s released4 key things to look for in the Mueller report now that it’s released
Explainers

How to read the Mueller report.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
The Justice Department has released the Mueller report. Here’s how to read it.The Justice Department has released the Mueller report. Here’s how to read it.
Politics

A reading guide to special counsel Robert Mueller’s report (as redacted by Attorney General William Barr).

By Andrew Prokop and Dara Lind
Culture
A new movie remembers the real Emily Dickinson — passionate, ambitious, and queerA new movie remembers the real Emily Dickinson — passionate, ambitious, and queer
Culture

“She was very much a rebel,” says the director of Wild Nights With Emily.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Politics
Trump on Mueller’s appointment: “This is the end of my Presidency”Trump on Mueller’s appointment: “This is the end of my Presidency”
Politics

“I’m fucked,” he reportedly added.

By Dylan Matthews