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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for December 2014

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5 reasons everyone should love surge pricing5 reasons everyone should love surge pricing
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Surge prices are good for passengers, good for drivers, and no one is forced to pay them.

By Timothy B. Lee
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Gov. Martin O’Malley gave Maryland’s last 4 death row inmates life sentencesGov. Martin O’Malley gave Maryland’s last 4 death row inmates life sentences
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The state abolished the death penalty in 2013, but it had four inmates still waiting sentence.

By German Lopez
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#RealLifeTransAdult: The inspiring response to a transgender teen’s tragic suicide#RealLifeTransAdult: The inspiring response to a transgender teen’s tragic suicide
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Leelah Alcorn said her parents wanted her to be a “perfect little straight Christian boy.”

By German Lopez
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Congratulations, Putin! Russia had the worst stock market of 2014.Congratulations, Putin! Russia had the worst stock market of 2014.
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Followed closely by Portugal and Austria. Egypt was best.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Here’s what economists think is funnyHere’s what economists think is funny
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This may be the greatest economics conference session (and paper title) you’ve ever seen.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Vox Sentences: Putin’s latest move to suppress his domestic oppositionVox Sentences: Putin’s latest move to suppress his domestic opposition
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Plus, the latest on the Steve Scalise scandal, and the search and rescue effort in Indonesia continues.

By Dylan Matthews
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United Airlines route maps now show HavanaUnited Airlines route maps now show Havana
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A concrete symbol of change

By Matthew Yglesias
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Zack Galifianakis looks a lot like Socrates — and other philosopher-celebrity lookalikesZack Galifianakis looks a lot like Socrates — and other philosopher-celebrity lookalikes
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This is what professional philosophers do when they’re bored.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Gallup: Americans feel good about the economy for the first time since 2008Gallup: Americans feel good about the economy for the first time since 2008
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It really is morning in America.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Vox Sentences: What we know about the missing plane in IndonesiaVox Sentences: What we know about the missing plane in Indonesia
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Plus, Greece is holding elections next month, and the number three Republican in the House spoke to a racist hate group.

By Dylan Matthews
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John Oliver explains the 3 worst things about New Year’s EveJohn Oliver explains the 3 worst things about New Year’s Eve
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“You know it’s going to happen, but somehow you’re never truly prepared for how truly awful it is.”

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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Banks had to pay more fines in 2014 than ever beforeBanks had to pay more fines in 2014 than ever before
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But they can probably just shake it off, shake it off.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Vox Sentences: Special abbreviated Boxing Day editionVox Sentences: Special abbreviated Boxing Day edition
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An exciting all-miscellaneous installment of Vox Sentences.

By Dylan Matthews
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Watch President Obama strike a blow against gendered toysWatch President Obama strike a blow against gendered toys
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Obama volunteers at the annual Toys for Tots event in early December.

By Lauren Katz
I’m from Cuba, and I think the US should be proud of its history with the country
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Why President Obama was wrong to refer to America as a “former colonizer” of the island

By Mike Gonzalez