Vox Archives Archive
Archives for June 2014


People used to think the idea of a phone with a built-in camera was ridiculous.


Democrats lost the South, but they gained the cities.


The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, starring Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy, is actually three movies. Think of it as the Rashomon of romance movies.


You’ll need a lot of potatoes, a bucket, a hose and a drill.


At the time, people had no idea Franz Ferdinand’s death would touch off a major war.


It’s not easy to play soccer if you can’t eat food or drink water.


A federal appeals court has ruled that regulations of tour guides violate the First Amendment.


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.


How are the new state standards changing education now that 44 states are beginning to use them?


A few prominent Republicans might support the standards, but even establishment-friendly voters don’t support them.


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.


That’s a lot of money to make from banks and foreign governments.


Hint: it has to do with North Korea.


New alternatives to Bitcoin keep popping up. Here’s what you need to know.

