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Archives for April 2019

Politics
Some Mueller team members aren’t happy with Barr’s description of their findingsSome Mueller team members aren’t happy with Barr’s description of their findings
Politics

Three new reports describe behind-the-scenes dissent. Here’s what we know.

By Andrew Prokop
Explainers
The Biden allegations are a reminder of the small invasions women deal with every dayThe Biden allegations are a reminder of the small invasions women deal with every day
Explainers

These moments all add up to hold women back.

By Anna North
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones tourism is wildly popular — and not just because the show is a hitGame of Thrones tourism is wildly popular — and not just because the show is a hit
Games of Thrones season 8

Fans of the HBO series are flocking to Croatia, Iceland, and other countries where the show has filmed.

By Gaby Del Valle
Money
A brief history of the ball pitA brief history of the ball pit
Money

How the indoor playground became a staple in our safety-obsessed culture.

By Elena Goukassian
archives
Vox Sentences: A recount in Wisconsin?Vox Sentences: A recount in Wisconsin?
archives

A tight race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court; Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika steps down.

By Catherine Kim and Fareehan Elgakhlab
Politics
A key House Democrat just officially demanded Trump’s tax returnsA key House Democrat just officially demanded Trump’s tax returns
Politics

Rep. Richard Neal invoked his authority to request the returns from the IRS.

By Andrew Prokop
Video
Why Tucker Carlson pretends to hate elitesWhy Tucker Carlson pretends to hate elites
Play
Video

Why an “out-of-the-closet elitist” rails against the “ruling class.”

By Carlos Maza
Politics
Trump’s fear-stoking immigration policy, in two White House retweetsTrump’s fear-stoking immigration policy, in two White House retweets
Politics

The retweets are bad. They also reflect a broader problem with Trump’s reasoning.

By Aaron Rupar
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Elizabeth Warren wants CEOs to go to jail when their companies behave badlyElizabeth Warren wants CEOs to go to jail when their companies behave badly
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Warren introduced a new bills to hold executives more accountable for corporate misconduct.

By Emily Stewart
Explainers
Democrats want to ban mandatory arbitration at work. Senate Republicans are listening.Democrats want to ban mandatory arbitration at work. Senate Republicans are listening.
Explainers

A wonky legal issue is gaining (some) bipartisan support.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Senate Republicans have officially gone “nuclear” in order to confirm more Trump judgesSenate Republicans have officially gone “nuclear” in order to confirm more Trump judges
Politics

It’s a win for Republicans in the short term, but Democrats could also capitalize on the change in the future.

By Li Zhou
Future Perfect
Google’s brand-new AI ethics board is already falling apartGoogle’s brand-new AI ethics board is already falling apart
Future Perfect

One member resigned and two more are under fire. It’s only a week old.

By Kelsey Piper
Politics
Biden responds to allegations of touching: I’ll respect people’s “personal space”Biden responds to allegations of touching: I’ll respect people’s “personal space”
Politics

The former vice president says his past behavior has been about “connecting” with people.

By Li Zhou
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Democrats are increasingly critical of Israel. Not Pete Buttigieg.Democrats are increasingly critical of Israel. Not Pete Buttigieg.
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Buttigieg’s staunch support of Israel bucks the Democratic party’s trend.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Senate Democrats introduce a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral CollegeSenate Democrats introduce a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College
Politics

Republicans say such efforts will hurt rural voters.

By Li Zhou