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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for November 2014

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The terror of the Florida State University shooting, in one textThe terror of the Florida State University shooting, in one text
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A parent’s worst nightmare.

By German Lopez
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Women pay an “invisible tax” at the drugstore, and France is investigating itWomen pay an “invisible tax” at the drugstore, and France is investigating it
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Women’s shirts cost more to dry clean, and women’s haircuts often cost more. That matters far beyond the realm of bank account balances.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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New York has a financial transaction tax on the books — it’s time to start collecting itNew York has a financial transaction tax on the books — it’s time to start collecting it
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A unique legal situation creates an opportunity for progress.

By Lenore Palladino & Sean McElwee
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Protests in Mexico: general strike called on the Day of the RevolutionProtests in Mexico: general strike called on the Day of the Revolution
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Activists have called for protests, a general strike, and a blockade of the international airport in Mexico City.

By Amanda Taub
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AP releases video of Bill Cosby demanding interview about rape allegations be “scuttled”AP releases video of Bill Cosby demanding interview about rape allegations be “scuttled”
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In a new video from the AP, Cosby refuses to answer questions about the rape allegations against him — and then tries to pressure the interviewer into keeping that footage secret.

By Amanda Taub
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Google is spreading misinformation about birthright citizenshipGoogle is spreading misinformation about birthright citizenship
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The constitution is clear on this. The world’s leading search engine less so.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Vox Sentences: Obama announces his immigration plan tomorrow. Here’s what we know.Vox Sentences: Obama announces his immigration plan tomorrow. Here’s what we know.
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Also: NBC and Netflix drop Bill Cosby due to the 15 rape allegations against him, and a grand jury decision in Ferguson could come Friday.

By Dylan Matthews
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4 times presidents unilaterally protected immigrants from deportations4 times presidents unilaterally protected immigrants from deportations
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The Cuban Revolution, martial law in Poland, the aftermath of the Reagan amnesty, and Hurricane Katrina all led to non-enforcement of immigration law.

By Matthew Yglesias
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It’s too cold to exercise, in 2 chartsIt’s too cold to exercise, in 2 charts
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When it gets below 45, people are less likely to move around during the day.

By Libby Nelson
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Monday is the most common day for workplace murdersMonday is the most common day for workplace murders
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One chart on how people are killed in the workplace.

By Libby Nelson
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Study: Bankers are more likely to cheat when they think about their jobStudy: Bankers are more likely to cheat when they think about their job
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This could explain a lot.

By Joseph Stromberg
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Let me be clear: this is a great video of Barack Obama reviewing peach cobbler in 2001Let me be clear: this is a great video of Barack Obama reviewing peach cobbler in 2001
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Now, there are some who oppose peach cobbler, but Obama thought it was a cobbler that works for all Americans.

By Dylan Matthews
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The cute, positive animal doodles that will make you feel better about lifeThe cute, positive animal doodles that will make you feel better about life
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Emm’s Positivity Blog is a shining beacon of happiness in the dark gloom of the internet.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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You should move to MinneapolisYou should move to Minneapolis
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For housing affordability, high pay, and social mobility, the Twin Cities are the place to be.

By Matthew Yglesias
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This is what Foxcatcher’s trailer would look like if it were about actual foxesThis is what Foxcatcher’s trailer would look like if it were about actual foxes
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Steve Carell’s latest thriller gets the Wes Anderson stop-motion treatment.

By Brandon Ambrosino