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Archives for April 2019

Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Julián Castro wants to radically restrict immigration enforcementJulián Castro wants to radically restrict immigration enforcement
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

The first immigration platform from a 2020 Democratic candidate goes way further than a path to citizenship and the DREAM Act.

By Dara Lind
Politics
You’ve heard women make 80 cents to men’s dollar. A new report says it’s much worse.You’ve heard women make 80 cents to men’s dollar. A new report says it’s much worse.
Money
Meet the baby influencers wearing Air Jordans and SupremeMeet the baby influencers wearing Air Jordans and Supreme
Money

They’re too young to walk, but they can still wear kicks.

By Luke Winkie
Money
America’s new recycling crisis, explained by an expertAmerica’s new recycling crisis, explained by an expert
Money

For 30 years, China took in the world’s plastic. What happened when they stopped?

By Micaela Marini Higgs
archives
Vox Sentences: You can’t hang a “closed” sign on the borderVox Sentences: You can’t hang a “closed” sign on the border
archives

Trump threatens to cut about $500 million in aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador; a comedian actor from Ukraine might just become president.

By Fareehan Elgakhlab and Catherine Kim
World Politics
UK Parliament fails to agree on a new Brexit plan — againUK Parliament fails to agree on a new Brexit plan — again
World Politics

Members of Parliament had another chance to break the political stalemate. But they rejected all four Brexit options, including a second referendum and a customs union.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Pete Buttigieg explains his theory of political changePete Buttigieg explains his theory of political change
Podcast
Politics

The South Bend mayor turned 2020 hopeful talked to Ezra Klein about how being a mayor has prepared him for national office and his vision for the country.

By Lexie Schapitl
Politics
Trump does have a health care plan. It would cause millions to lose coverage.Trump does have a health care plan. It would cause millions to lose coverage.
Politics

Mick Mulvaney says no one would lose coverage with Obamacare repeal. His White House budget tells a different story.

By Sarah Kliff
Future Perfect
Burger King’s new Whopper is 0% beef. That’s a big deal.Burger King’s new Whopper is 0% beef. That’s a big deal.
Future Perfect

The fast-food chain follows in the footsteps of White Castle and Carl’s Jr. in offering a meatless burger.

By Sigal Samuel
Money
A short history of brands pulling April Fools’ Day pranksA short history of brands pulling April Fools’ Day pranks
Money

From BMW’s 1983 magazine hoax to Google’s 2016 Minion disaster to now.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
Culture
When did Veep’s universe split from our own? The showrunner explains.When did Veep’s universe split from our own? The showrunner explains.
Culture

In the Veep world, Donald Trump is a shoe seller on Long Island.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Explainers
The 3 most promising new methods of male birth control, explainedThe 3 most promising new methods of male birth control, explained
Explainers

A pill, a gel, and a nonsurgical vasectomy are making their way through clinical trials.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
Rep. Ben Ray Luján led the charge for a Democratic House. Now he’s running for Senate.Rep. Ben Ray Luján led the charge for a Democratic House. Now he’s running for Senate.
Politics

Luján announces he’s running for New Mexico’s open Senate seat in 2020.

By Ella Nilsen
Future Perfect
The family behind OxyContin looked into profiting from solving the crisis they helped causeThe family behind OxyContin looked into profiting from solving the crisis they helped cause
Future Perfect

The Sackler family and Purdue Pharma’s Project Tango looked into how to profit off opioid addiction treatment.

By German Lopez
Culture
Elon Musk’s Harambe rap is an autotuned ode to weed and dead primatesElon Musk’s Harambe rap is an autotuned ode to weed and dead primates
Culture

“RIP Harambe” sounds simple — but what if it’s about a lot more than a dead gorilla?

By Aja Romano