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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for July 2014

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What would happen if Ebola came to the US?What would happen if Ebola came to the US?
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West Africa is a lot different than America when it comes to health infrastructure.

By Susannah Locke
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What to watch for in Wednesday’s GDP reportWhat to watch for in Wednesday’s GDP report
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Economists expect second-quarter GDP to be strong. But what if it’s not?

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Top Ebola doctor in Sierra Leone dies of EbolaTop Ebola doctor in Sierra Leone dies of Ebola
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Sierra Leone is one of four countries battling the worst Ebola outbreak in history.

By Susannah Locke
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Twitter’s success shouldn’t surprise anyoneTwitter’s success shouldn’t surprise anyone
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Twitter’s stock is surging after the company reported higher-than-expected revenues. But no one should be surprised that a company with hundreds of millions of users can generate millions of dollars in cash.

By Timothy B. Lee
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10 parodies of the fake Obama-Netanyahu transcript10 parodies of the fake Obama-Netanyahu transcript
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Twitter mocks the transparently phony transcript published by Israeli media.

By Max Fisher
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5 reasons people are suddenly talking impeachment5 reasons people are suddenly talking impeachment
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It’s ludicrous to pretend impeachment talk is a White House-invented “scam.”

By Andrew Prokop
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Senate approves former CEO for VA secretarySenate approves former CEO for VA secretary
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The troubled agency gets new leadership.

By German Lopez
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Janet Yellen doesn’t want you to get a huge raiseJanet Yellen doesn’t want you to get a huge raise
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Why the Fed Chair has a vested interest in making sure Americans’ paychecks don’t grow too much.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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What the EU’s tough new sanctions on Russia doWhat the EU’s tough new sanctions on Russia do
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Nice economy you’ve got there. Would be a shame if something were to happen to it.

By Matthew Yglesias
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MH17 shot down over Ukraine — the latestMH17 shot down over Ukraine — the latest
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Malaysia Airlines lost a plane in eastern Ukraine. Here’s what we know about the plane and whether was shot down as part of the ongoing fighting in Ukraine.

By Vox Staff
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The median household is 20% poorer than in 1984The median household is 20% poorer than in 1984
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A bad couple of decades for the typical American

By Matthew Yglesias
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The mental health disparities of LGB youthThe mental health disparities of LGB youth
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These numbers should be a wake-up call.

By German Lopez
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7 big disagreements between Dems & GOP on border7 big disagreements between Dems & GOP on border
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Both parties have put out their bills—here are the questions they need to resolve if they’re going to produce a law

By Dara Lind
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Why Larry Lessig is backing a long-shot RepublicanWhy Larry Lessig is backing a long-shot Republican
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Larry Lessig is backing long-shot candidate Jim Rubens in the Republican primary for US Senate in New Hampshire. The pick shows how difficult it is to find Republicans who support his campaign finance agenda.

By Timothy B. Lee
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Why has the economy grown faster under Democrats?Why has the economy grown faster under Democrats?
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Since 1947, the US economy has grown at an average rate of 4.35% under Democratic presidents and 2.54% under Republican ones.

By Brad Plumer