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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for June 2014

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5 Songs Released this week you need to hear5 Songs Released this week you need to hear
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By Kelsey McKinney
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Watch the Daily Show mock camera phones in 2004Watch the Daily Show mock camera phones in 2004
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People used to think the idea of a phone with a built-in camera was ridiculous.

By Timothy B. Lee
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Watch the Democratic South fall apart, in one mapWatch the Democratic South fall apart, in one map
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Democrats lost the South, but they gained the cities.

By German Lopez
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Trailer: The Disappearance of Eleanor RigbyTrailer: The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby
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The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, starring Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy, is actually three movies. Think of it as the Rashomon of romance movies.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Better potato peeling through power toolsBetter potato peeling through power tools
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You’ll need a lot of potatoes, a bucket, a hose and a drill.

By Ezra Klein
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“Tragedy May Alter Politics of Europe”“Tragedy May Alter Politics of Europe”
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At the time, people had no idea Franz Ferdinand’s death would touch off a major war.

By Matthew Yglesias
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How Ramadan fasting will affect World Cup playersHow Ramadan fasting will affect World Cup players
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It’s not easy to play soccer if you can’t eat food or drink water.

By Joseph Stromberg
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Tour guide regulations violate the First AmendmentTour guide regulations violate the First Amendment
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A federal appeals court has ruled that regulations of tour guides violate the First Amendment.

By Timothy B. Lee
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Matt Lauer’s questioning of Mary Barra was sexistMatt Lauer’s questioning of Mary Barra was sexist
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The Today Show co-host is facing criticism for asking General Motors CEO Mary Barra if she could handle being a CEO and a mom. He doesn’t tend to ask male CEOs about their personal lives.

By Dylan Matthews
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Common Core in the classroom and beyondCommon Core in the classroom and beyond
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How are the new state standards changing education now that 44 states are beginning to use them?

By Vox Staff
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The Republican debate on Common Core is overThe Republican debate on Common Core is over
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A few prominent Republicans might support the standards, but even establishment-friendly voters don’t support them.

By Libby Nelson
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E-books are keeping publishing afloat.E-books are keeping publishing afloat.
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The state of the book is in constant danger. The novel is constantly dying, and there is a fear that the publishing industry in general is maybe doomed.

By Kelsey McKinney
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The other problem with Bill Clinton’s financesThe other problem with Bill Clinton’s finances
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That’s a lot of money to make from banks and foreign governments.

By Ezra Klein
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Why the US has been a global outlier on landminesWhy the US has been a global outlier on landmines
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Hint: it has to do with North Korea.

By Zack Beauchamp
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5 things to know about Bitcoin’s competitors5 things to know about Bitcoin’s competitors
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New alternatives to Bitcoin keep popping up. Here’s what you need to know.

By Timothy B. Lee