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Archives for August 2019

Politics
Experts worry Trump revealed US secrets when he tweeted a photo of an Iranian launch siteExperts worry Trump revealed US secrets when he tweeted a photo of an Iranian launch site
Politics

Trump tweeted what appears to be a classified image of a failed Iranian rocket launch, and said the US didn’t sabotage the effort.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
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UK protesters denounce “coup” after Boris Johnson shuts down ParliamentUK protesters denounce “coup” after Boris Johnson shuts down Parliament
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Johnson has suspended Parliament from September 9 through October 14, giving lawmakers roughly three weeks to figure out a Brexit deal.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
Politics
Trump wants to cut taxes for rich people yet againTrump wants to cut taxes for rich people yet again
Politics

Indexing capital gains to inflation, as Trump is considering, would overwhelmingly benefit the top 1 percent.

By Dylan Matthews
Culture
The 5 best TV shows of August 2019The 5 best TV shows of August 2019
Culture

From epic fantasies starring puppets to refreshing sketch comedy, these were the best new shows of the month.

By Emily St. James
Culture
There are zero reasons why 13 Reasons Why’s third season should existThere are zero reasons why 13 Reasons Why’s third season should exist
Culture

It is irresponsible, ridiculous, and boring too.

By Constance Grady
Politics
It’s time to talk about James Mattis’s involvement with the Theranos scandalIt’s time to talk about James Mattis’s involvement with the Theranos scandal
Politics

He’s selling a book, not saving the country from Trump.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
Coco Gauff’s game has flashes of greatness. Tennis fans believe she’s Serena Williams’s heir apparent.Coco Gauff’s game has flashes of greatness. Tennis fans believe she’s Serena Williams’s heir apparent.
Culture

Why 15-year-old Coco Gauff is the biggest story from the 2019 US Open.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
Exploring the vast world of Seinfeld fanfictionExploring the vast world of Seinfeld fanfiction
Culture

And the rest of the week’s best writing on books and related subjects.

By Constance Grady
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Vox Sentences: Ebola is not slowing downVox Sentences: Ebola is not slowing down
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Scientists reject the idea of a single “gay gene;” the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo grows bigger.

By Stavros Agorakis
Technology
Jack Dorsey’s hack encapsulates Twitter’s struggle with problematic contentJack Dorsey’s hack encapsulates Twitter’s struggle with problematic content
Technology

Dorsey himself has tried to be something of a model Twitter user.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
A woman says her cries for help were ignored as she gave birth in jail. Her story is one of many.A woman says her cries for help were ignored as she gave birth in jail. Her story is one of many.
Politics

Diana Sanchez’s federal lawsuit in Denver is part of a much larger issue facing incarcerated women.

By P.R. Lockhart
Politics
Uber and Lyft just lost another battle in CaliforniaUber and Lyft just lost another battle in California
Politics

Silicon Valley can’t seem to escape California’s crackdown on the gig economy.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Culture
Now that FX’s Baskets has ended, it’s time for you to finally watch BasketsNow that FX’s Baskets has ended, it’s time for you to finally watch Baskets
Culture

The Zach Galifianakis vehicle was a lovely little show about the power of forgiveness and the wonder of rodeo clowns.

By Emily St. James
Culture
Netflix’s Dark Crystal prequel finds hope amid social collapse. With puppets.Netflix’s Dark Crystal prequel finds hope amid social collapse. With puppets.
Culture

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is really about how hard it is to resist.

By Aja Romano
Culture
Lil Nas X’s lone CMAs nod is faint praise from country music’s biggest award showLil Nas X’s lone CMAs nod is faint praise from country music’s biggest award show
Culture

Country fans still struggle to embrace the artist, no matter how massive “Old Town Road” gets.

By Allegra Frank