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Life Archive

Archives for March 2024

Culture
The harrowing “Quiet on Set” allegations, explainedThe harrowing “Quiet on Set” allegations, explained
Culture

The documentary details the abuse of Nickelodeon’s child actors in the ’90s and aughts. It’s a far bigger problem.

By Li Zhou
The Gray Area
The chaplain who doesn’t believe in GodThe chaplain who doesn’t believe in God
Podcast
The Gray Area

A spiritual atheist’s journey to helping death row inmates.

By Sean Illing
Culture
We’re long overdue for an Asian lead on The Bachelor franchiseWe’re long overdue for an Asian lead on The Bachelor franchise
Culture

Jenn Tran, a physician assistant student from Miami, has been named the new Bachelorette.

By Li Zhou
Video
Why it’s so hard for Americans to retireWhy it’s so hard for Americans to retire
Play
Video

There’s a reason so many of us don’t have enough retirement savings.

By Laura Bult
Politics
How a Mississippi case of police brutality emphasizes the need for more accountabilityHow a Mississippi case of police brutality emphasizes the need for more accountability
Politics

Six former police officers tortured two Black men. They’re getting sentenced this week.

By Li Zhou
Future Perfect
Can a friend be your most significant other?Can a friend be your most significant other?
Future Perfect

Author Rhaina Cohen on what we can learn from people who choose a friend as a life partner.

By Sigal Samuel
Pilates, a xylophone, and a wedding from hell: How Vox readers spent their tax refunds
The Even Better Guide to Tax Season

Some inspiration for tax refund season.

By Rebecca Jennings
Abortion influences everything
Even Better

By inhibiting drug development, economic growth, and military recruitment, as well as driving doctors away from the places they’re needed most, bans almost certainly harm you — yes, you.

By Keren Landman, MD
The couples’ guide to moving in together
Even Better

Don’t move in with your significant other without discussing these things first.

By Allie Volpe
Health Care
US maternal deaths could be lower than we thought — but there are still far too manyUS maternal deaths could be lower than we thought — but there are still far too many
Health Care

A new study highlights why accurate medical data matters so much.

By Li Zhou
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s puzzling decision to allow the government to ban drag shows, explainedThe Supreme Court’s puzzling decision to allow the government to ban drag shows, explained
Supreme Court

This is a serious blow to the First Amendment and a victory for a notoriously anti-LGBTQ judge.

By Ian Millhiser
Today, Explained newsletter
How to think about Boeing’s recent safety issuesHow to think about Boeing’s recent safety issues
Today, Explained newsletter

Flying is still extremely safe. But Boeing’s safety issues are real.

By Marin Cogan
Video
Is the US running out of Social Security?Is the US running out of Social Security?
Play
Video

And how does it even work?

By Kimberly Mas
Sometimes kids need a push. Here’s how to do it kindly.
Even Better

Raising an independent child is about empathy.

By Jay Deitcher
The billionaire’s guide to doing taxes
Money

How the very rich lose money, overvalue art, buy very expensive life insurance, and somehow profit.

By Whizy Kim