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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for July 2014

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Why North Korea threatened to nuke the White HouseWhy North Korea threatened to nuke the White House
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The country’s latest nuclear threat isn’t meant sincerely.

By Max Fisher
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The real Piper Chapman on prisonsThe real Piper Chapman on prisons
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Some hard truths about prison and probation from the author of Orange is the New Black.

By Ezra Klein
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The big wonk news in today’s Medicare reportThe big wonk news in today’s Medicare report
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For the first time ever, Medicare is assuming that Congress passes a doc-fix.

By Sarah Kliff
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The rise of electric cars in the US, in 6 chartsThe rise of electric cars in the US, in 6 charts
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It’s still only a tiny fraction of Americans who actually own electric cars. But that number is growing fast.

By Brad Plumer
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15 things we learned from San Diego Comic-Con15 things we learned from San Diego Comic-Con
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A guide to the trailers, abs, and news that happened at San Diego Comic-Con.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Keith Olbermann is fed up with sexism in sportsKeith Olbermann is fed up with sexism in sports
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The NFL’s weak suspension of Ray Rice is the last straw for Keith Olbermann. In a strong takedown, Olbermann scolds the NFL while berating the entire sports industry for its continued sexism.

By Julia Jester
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Holy crap, we’re all going to die — by John OliverHoly crap, we’re all going to die — by John Oliver
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America’s nuclear arsenal is in a terrible state. John Oliver has a pretty funny explanation of why you need to start caring.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Photos show Russia firing artillery into UkrainePhotos show Russia firing artillery into Ukraine
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The US released these satellite images, taken after MH17 was shot down.

By Max Fisher
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Pro-choice allies take a play from pro-life winsPro-choice allies take a play from pro-life wins
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Massachusetts is getting close to passing new abortion clinic protections — to replace its old abortion clinic protections recently struck down by the Supreme Court.

By Sarah Kliff
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Did Hamas actually kill the 3 Israeli students?Did Hamas actually kill the 3 Israeli students?
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We still don’t know if Hamas killed the students whose deaths led indirectly to war.

By Max Fisher
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Britain is having the strangest economic recoveryBritain is having the strangest economic recovery
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Many more people are working, but they’re making less stuff.

By Matthew Yglesias
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The weirdest Obamacare theory yetThe weirdest Obamacare theory yet
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The absurdity of Gruber-gate.

By Ezra Klein
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This is one of the best TV episodes of the yearThis is one of the best TV episodes of the year
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A superb episode locks Bill and Virginia in a room together to discuss the straitjacket of masculinity, among other things.

By Emily St. James
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Congress reaches agreement to reform VACongress reaches agreement to reform VA
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Despite hurdles, both sides promise deal that addresses short-term and long-term problems at VA.

By German Lopez
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The pre-Hollywood Comic-Con still existsThe pre-Hollywood Comic-Con still exists
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We go looking for the things that have been around from the time when Comic-Con wasn’t just an endless slew of marketing opportunities.

By Emily St. James