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Policy Archive

Archives for March 2024

Today, Explained newsletter
Should schools lock up kids’ phones?Should schools lock up kids’ phones?
Today, Explained newsletter

What banning phones in schools can — and can’t — do.

By Anna North
Donald Trump
Trump is suddenly in need of a lot of cash. That’s everyone’s problem.Trump is suddenly in need of a lot of cash. That’s everyone’s problem.
Donald Trump

The former president, who owes half a billion dollars in damages, seems unable to secure an appeal bond for his civil fraud case. He could face major financial consequences.

By Abdallah Fayyad
Future Perfect
Psychedelics are about to become a casualty of Oregon’s opioid crisisPsychedelics are about to become a casualty of Oregon’s opioid crisis
Future Perfect

Four years ago, the state decriminalized all drugs. Now it’s trying to course-correct — and might make a mistake in the process.

By Oshan Jarow
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
Investigations into Donald Trump
Trump investigations: The Georgia election interference caseTrump investigations: The Georgia election interference case
Investigations into Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump could be indicted soon in Georgia for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election in that state.

By Vox Staff
Politics
Why abortion politics might not carry Democrats again in 2024Why abortion politics might not carry Democrats again in 2024
Politics

Voters who skipped the midterms are different.

By Rachel Cohen Booth
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
Transportation
The shocking Boeing 737 Max incident, briefly explainedThe shocking Boeing 737 Max incident, briefly explained
Transportation

A door plug falling mid-flight has renewed scrutiny of air travel and of Boeing’s planes.

By Li Zhou
Climate
Biden isn’t advertising America’s record oil boomBiden isn’t advertising America’s record oil boom
Climate

Biden is not “waging war” on American energy. He’s boosting it.

By Nicole Narea
Are men and women growing apart politically? Not so fast.
Politics

The idea that young men and women inhabit different political realities is going viral. But is it true?

By Zack Beauchamp
Climate
Spring is here very early. That’s not good.Spring is here very early. That’s not good.
Climate

Winter’s insanely early end, explained in one map.

By Li Zhou
Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies
Trump just opened the door to Social Security cuts. Take him seriously.Trump just opened the door to Social Security cuts. Take him seriously.
Vox’s guide to Donald Trump’s 2024 policies

A second Trump presidency is likely to bring more austerity than the first one did.

By Eric Levitz
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court may let Texas get away with a totally unconstitutional deportation lawThe Supreme Court may let Texas get away with a totally unconstitutional deportation law
Supreme Court

Texas Republicans are trying to rewrite the Constitution — and this Supreme Court could let them.

By Ian Millhiser
Today, Explained newsletter
How dangerous is New York City, anyway?How dangerous is New York City, anyway?
Today, Explained newsletter

As the National Guard heads into subways, new research examines how the city is faring with gun violence.

By Marin Cogan
Want financial security in America? Better get married.
Life

Couples get hundreds of legal and economic privileges single people don’t. If that feels unfair, it’s because it is.

By Anna North