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Archives for November 2025

Politics
Trump’s Justice Department may have accidentally handed Democrats five House seatsTrump’s Justice Department may have accidentally handed Democrats five House seats
Politics
The 3 layers of the Jeffrey Epstein scandalThe 3 layers of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal
Politics

A guide to what’s well documented, what’s contested, and what’s pure speculation.

By Andrew Prokop
Future Perfect
One of the world’s most influential philanthropies is changing its name. Here’s why it matters.One of the world’s most influential philanthropies is changing its name. Here’s why it matters.
Future Perfect

CEO Alexander Berger on how the funder’s second act aims to show that effective giving can scale up

By Bryan Walsh
Most animals on this island nation are found nowhere else on Earth. And now they’re vanishing.
Climate

The only way to save them is to put people first.

By Benji Jones and Paige Vega
Future Perfect
Tehran’s water crisis is a warning for every thirsty cityTehran’s water crisis is a warning for every thirsty city
Future Perfect

Why Iran’s capital is running out of water — and why it won’t be the last.

By Shayna Korol
Politics
Is Gen Z “utterly screwed”?Is Gen Z “utterly screwed”?
Politics

The big myth about zoomers’ economic condition.

By Eric Levitz
Politics
A few dozen Hamas fighters, trapped underground, could doom the Gaza ceasefireA few dozen Hamas fighters, trapped underground, could doom the Gaza ceasefire
Politics

Or they could save it.

By Joshua Keating
Scientists are racing to save Madagascar’s iconic chameleons as flames close in
Climate

Wildfires threaten Madagascar’s last remaining forests.

By Benji Jones
Video
The true meaning of FriendsgivingThe true meaning of Friendsgiving
Play
Video

Over the river and through the woods to a Friendsgiving feast we go.

By Gina Barton
Vox Press Room
Vox is now on PatreonVox is now on Patreon
Vox Press Room

Vox is now on Patreon with exclusive videos, live conversations, new community features, and more.

By Bill Carey
Culture
Why prop bets are ruining sportsWhy prop bets are ruining sports
Podcast
Culture

Today’s sports gambling looks nothing like the sports betting of the past.

By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Astead Herndon
The Case for Growth
Why owning a house is overratedWhy owning a house is overrated
The Case for Growth

It’s time to rethink a key pillar of the American dream.

By Jonquilyn Hill
Politics
There’s a curious trend dividing Latino RepublicansThere’s a curious trend dividing Latino Republicans
Politics

How Trump is starting to make Hispanic Republicans uneasy.

By Christian Paz
On the Right
Inside the war tearing the Heritage Foundation and the American right apartInside the war tearing the Heritage Foundation and the American right apart
On the Right

A Heritage insider alleging “openly misogynistic and racist” conduct shines a light on the right’s inner workings.

By Zack Beauchamp
Podcasts
Why are there so many billionaires nowadays?Why are there so many billionaires nowadays?
Podcast
Podcasts

And what, if anything, should be done about it?

By Avishay Artsy and Noel King