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Archives for April 2019

Politics
Trump wants to make asylum seekers’ stay in the US harder — and shorterTrump wants to make asylum seekers’ stay in the US harder — and shorter
Politics

A memo outlines the next steps in the administration’s crackdown — but they aren’t happening just yet.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Stacey Abrams passes on a 2020 Senate runStacey Abrams passes on a 2020 Senate run
Politics

It’s a blow to Democrats, who tapped her as their best bet to unseat incumbent Republican David Perdue.

By Li Zhou
Future Perfect
Sigal Samuel answers 8 key questions about the Chinese crackdown on Uighur MuslimsSigal Samuel answers 8 key questions about the Chinese crackdown on Uighur Muslims
Future Perfect

Future Perfect reporter Sigal Samuel has spent the past year investigating the humanitarian crisis in western China.

By Lautaro Grinspan
Culture
Watch: Sonic the Hedgehog’s first trailer has lots of Jim Carrey, not enough hedgehog hijinksWatch: Sonic the Hedgehog’s first trailer has lots of Jim Carrey, not enough hedgehog hijinks
Culture

The existence of a live-action Sonic movie is weird; its apparent function as a showcase for Jim Carrey is even weirder.

By Allegra Frank
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Presidential hopefuls are promising workers a $15 minimum wagePresidential hopefuls are promising workers a $15 minimum wage
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Doubling the federal minimum wage is a popular idea these days.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Beyond Larry Nassar: hundreds of athletes are fighting USA Gymnastics in court over abuse
Features

Athletes say Nassar was just one abuser of many. A bankruptcy case could be their chance at restitution.

By Anna North
Explainers
The explosive US measles outbreak, explainedThe explosive US measles outbreak, explained
Explainers

There’s one big reason measles is spreading: It’s way too easy to avoid vaccines.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Exclusive: Booker, House Dems introduce most ambitious bill yet to curb immigration detentionExclusive: Booker, House Dems introduce most ambitious bill yet to curb immigration detention
Politics

As the Trump administration tries to keep more asylum seekers in detention, progressives want to throw the detention machine in reverse.

By Dara Lind
We are (still) the 99 percent
Features

Occupy Wall Street was seen as a failure when it ended in 2011. But it’s helped transform the American left.

By Emily Stewart
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Amy Klobuchar has a plan to reverse the war on drugs — and doesn’t need Congress to do itAmy Klobuchar has a plan to reverse the war on drugs — and doesn’t need Congress to do it
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Klobuchar’s clemency reform plan, explained.

By German Lopez
Technology
Disabled people don’t need so many fancy new gadgets. We just need more ramps.Disabled people don’t need so many fancy new gadgets. We just need more ramps.
Technology

Technology isn’t always the answer.

By s.e. smith
Culture
Game of Thrones: 2 military experts break down Jon and Dany’s sloppy Winterfell strategyGame of Thrones: 2 military experts break down Jon and Dany’s sloppy Winterfell strategy
Culture

It wasn’t as bad as you think. It was worse.

By Alex Ward
Money
Odd Job: How a poker expert made his fortune — one cent at a timeOdd Job: How a poker expert made his fortune — one cent at a time
Money

Honing his skills at microstakes online poker allowed Nathan Williams to quit his job and move to Thailand.

By Luke Winkie
The rise of Japanese militarism
Explainers

What the growth and change of Japan’s armed forces means for the world.

By Alex Ward
archives
Vox Sentences: Another shooting at a house of worshipVox Sentences: Another shooting at a house of worship
archives

A deadly shooting at a California synagogue; Spain’s election is a victory for both socialists and far-right voters.

By Catherine Kim