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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for September 2014

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The last poll in Scotland predicts a defeat for independenceThe last poll in Scotland predicts a defeat for independence
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“I can’t see No losing this now.”

By Zack Beauchamp
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Democrats hoping to keep the Senate just got great news from the Kansas Supreme CourtDemocrats hoping to keep the Senate just got great news from the Kansas Supreme Court
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A ruling says their candidate’s name can be dropped from the ballot.

By Andrew Prokop
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Watch the UK — and the world — tweet its opinions on Scottish independenceWatch the UK — and the world — tweet its opinions on Scottish independence
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Two really neat GIFs showing tweets about Scotland’s vote.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Big Cable’s “nightmare” scenario looks a lot like dealing with Comcast nowBig Cable’s “nightmare” scenario looks a lot like dealing with Comcast now
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The cable industry warns that regulating the internet like a utility will lead to DMV-caliber customer service. But cable companies’ customer service isn’t much better than a DMV now.

By Timothy B. Lee
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New forecast: The Earth could have 11 billion people by 2100New forecast: The Earth could have 11 billion people by 2100
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A new study says it’s unlikely global population will peak this century — contrary to previous forecasts.

By Brad Plumer
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We have plenty of empty houses. So why are we building more of them?We have plenty of empty houses. So why are we building more of them?
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The housing market is recovering, but builders may be getting ahead of themselves.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Washington, DC is the richest metro area in AmericaWashington, DC is the richest metro area in America
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It’s the people doing something real.

By Matthew Yglesias
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All the places that got independence from the United Kingdom, in 1 mapAll the places that got independence from the United Kingdom, in 1 map
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Today, the Scots are voting on whether Scotland should become an independent country. This map shows how much of the rest of the world has already escaped the clutches of the British Empire.

By Amanda Taub
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This map is the best news you’ll see all dayThis map is the best news you’ll see all day
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Childhood mortality fell by half between 1990 and 2013 — even in some of the poorest parts of the world.

By Dylan Matthews and Anand Katakam
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Blame Obama for bad monetary policy, not RepublicansBlame Obama for bad monetary policy, not Republicans
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Republican obstructionism didn’t stop Obama from appointing better Fed governors, his own mistaken views about monetary policy did.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Understand plagiarism with one flowchartUnderstand plagiarism with one flowchart
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Not sure what constitutes plagiarism? Let this chart help you.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Senate Democrats get some very bad news in the latest pollsSenate Democrats get some very bad news in the latest polls
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Some GOP candidates post their best numbers yet.

By Andrew Prokop
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George RR Martin is trying to help Democrats keep the SenateGeorge RR Martin is trying to help Democrats keep the Senate
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Elections are coming.

By Andrew Prokop
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How Spotify used listening data to discover Cornell students wake up earlyHow Spotify used listening data to discover Cornell students wake up early
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Adrian Peterson didn’t just “go too far” — research shows it’s never okay to hit a childAdrian Peterson didn’t just “go too far” — research shows it’s never okay to hit a child
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Kids who are physically punished are more likely to suffer from addiction, depression, and other mental health problems as adults.

By Joseph Stromberg