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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for August 2014

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America’s Wikipedia page mentions war a lotAmerica’s Wikipedia page mentions war a lot
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This map shows all the countries’ most common words, excluding prepositions and the country’s name.

By German Lopez
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The dead we can’t count in SyriaThe dead we can’t count in Syria
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The story behind a new report on casualties from the Syrian war.

By Amanda Taub
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How one funeral spread Ebola across Sierra LeoneHow one funeral spread Ebola across Sierra Leone
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Sometimes a link of transmission can come down to just one person.

By Susannah Locke
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Russia and Ukraine at war? What we know and don’t.Russia and Ukraine at war? What we know and don’t.
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NATO officials say Russian artillery have crossed into Ukraine.

By Zack Beauchamp and Max Fisher
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How dangerous is police work?How dangerous is police work?
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Cops put themselves in harm’s way for the public’s good. Here’s how this dangerous job stacks up to other occupations.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Presidents should take real vacationsPresidents should take real vacations
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Presidents need to stop trying to be president when they’re supposed to be on vacation.

By Ezra Klein
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The 9 biggest myths about ISISThe 9 biggest myths about ISIS
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The Islamic State (ISIS) is all over the news, but a lot of people don’t understand what they want, how strong they are, or how the group works. Here’s a corrective to the 9 biggest myths.

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This app wants to be Pandora for streaming videoThis app wants to be Pandora for streaming video
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N3twork aims to keep you from having to ever ask, “What should I watch next?”

By Emily St. James
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5 charts that prove it’s time workers got a raise5 charts that prove it’s time workers got a raise
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The pay is too damn low.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Why Silicon Valley billionaires love Burning ManWhy Silicon Valley billionaires love Burning Man
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Next week the elite of the tech world will spend time at Burning Man, an anarchist festival in the Nevada desert. A who’s-who of Silicon Valley has attended in recent years.

By Gregory Ferenstein
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Was freeing Bowe Bergdahl illegal?Was freeing Bowe Bergdahl illegal?
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The legal questions surrounding Bowe Bergdahl’s release are way more complicated than they seem. They’re also incredibly important.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Cybersecurity czar brags about lack of expertiseCybersecurity czar brags about lack of expertise
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Obama’s top cybersecurity advisor argues that it would be a “distraction” for him to learn about the details of computer security technologies. But that kind of knowledge is essential for cybersecurity policymaking.

By Timothy B. Lee
The lawyer who got Uganda’s anti-gay law nullified
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Nicholas Opiyo was on the team of lawyers that brought a constitutional challenge to Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act. In an exclusive interview with Vox, he gives an insider’s look at homophobia in Uganda.

By Brandon Ambrosino
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Here are some books on Hannibal for you, Cher.Here are some books on Hannibal for you, Cher.
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Popular human Cher tweeted a cry for help today. The pop legend, who is very active on Twitter, is in a desperate search for the best book about “HANNIBAL”.

By Kelsey McKinney
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Watch the seasons change across the US, in one GIFWatch the seasons change across the US, in one GIF
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Who knew annual weather averages could be so mesmerizing?

By Joseph Stromberg