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Archives for July 2019

Politics
“Do something”: why Bill de Blasio is facing criticism for the Eric Garner case“Do something”: why Bill de Blasio is facing criticism for the Eric Garner case
Politics

The NYC mayor hopes his policing record can make him president, but critics want him to fire Daniel Pantaleo first.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
2020 Democrats are getting more confrontational with the fossil fuel industry2020 Democrats are getting more confrontational with the fossil fuel industry
Politics

It shows just how much the party has moved on energy and climate change.

By Umair Irfan
archives
Vox Sentences: Kim Jong Un sends a messageVox Sentences: Kim Jong Un sends a message
archives

Despite a healthy economy, the Fed cuts interest rates; North Korea conducts its second missile test in a week.

By Catherine Kim
Culture
The 5 best TV shows of July 2019The 5 best TV shows of July 2019
Culture

From superhero cynicism to the history of a fictional variety show, July was packed with fun and funny shows.

By Emily St. James
Politics
Democrats aren’t going to win working-class voters this way, says labor union presidentDemocrats aren’t going to win working-class voters this way, says labor union president
Politics

“Democrats have to speak about how they are going to take the shitty jobs that exist in this economy and make them good jobs.”

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Marianne Williamson isn’t funny. She’s scary.Marianne Williamson isn’t funny. She’s scary.
Politics

Williamson’s views on depression and illness are dangerous. The media is complicit in spreading them.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
The Senate confirms Kelly Craft as the new UN ambassadorThe Senate confirms Kelly Craft as the new UN ambassador
Politics

The former US ambassador to Canada takes the high-profile diplomatic post that’s been vacant for months.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
What to expect at night two of CNN’s Democratic debateWhat to expect at night two of CNN’s Democratic debate
Politics

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden square off again.

By Andrew Prokop
Defense & Security
Trump escalates Iran tensions by sanctioning Foreign Minister Javad ZarifTrump escalates Iran tensions by sanctioning Foreign Minister Javad Zarif
Defense & Security

This is one of the most dramatic moves of the “maximum pressure” campaign.

By Alex Ward
Technology
Josh Hawley’s bill to limit your Twitter time to 30 minutes a day, explainedJosh Hawley’s bill to limit your Twitter time to 30 minutes a day, explained
Technology

The science is still out on social media addiction, but Hawley’s bill aims to fix it anyway.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, explainedThe Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, explained
Politics

A smart move that raises a big question for the future.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
Hobbs & Shaw drives the Fast & Furious franchise into a dead endHobbs & Shaw drives the Fast & Furious franchise into a dead end
Culture

The latest installment in the mighty series feels like an empty list of action movie ingredients.

By Aja Romano
Politics
“Have We No Decency?”: National Cathedral questions Americans’ silence over Trump’s racism“Have We No Decency?”: National Cathedral questions Americans’ silence over Trump’s racism
Politics

The letter from religious leaders come after Trump’s recent racist attacks.

By Catherine Kim
Culture
Luce lets Octavia Spencer and Naomi Watts play complicated women. Here’s how they did it.Luce lets Octavia Spencer and Naomi Watts play complicated women. Here’s how they did it.
Culture

The film challenges the viewers’, and the actresses’, notions of racial privilege.

By Alissa Wilkinson
World Politics
Trump sent America’s top hostage negotiator to Sweden for A$AP Rocky’s trialTrump sent America’s top hostage negotiator to Sweden for A$AP Rocky’s trial
World Politics

A$AP Rocky isn’t Sweden’s hostage. The White House sent its hostage envoy there anyway.

By Jen Kirby