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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for December 2018

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Aquaman is a $748 million box office successAquaman is a $748 million box office success
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Its Chinese ticket sales have made it the third highest-earning movie in the DC Extended Universe.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Trump withdraws the US from Paris climate agreementTrump withdraws the US from Paris climate agreement
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The 7 things I did to get over a big breakup — and why research says they workThe 7 things I did to get over a big breakup — and why research says they work
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They key to getting over someone: trying new things that you couldn’t have done with your ex.

By Katie Bogen
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What the holidays are like for a recovering alcoholic like meWhat the holidays are like for a recovering alcoholic like me
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“This is a very short period of time that we are using to get ready for the best years of our lives.”

By Helaina Hovitz
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Vox Sentences: A shutdown for ChristmasVox Sentences: A shutdown for Christmas
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A government shutdown for the holidays; an election postponed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By Jen Kirby, German Lopez and 1 more
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Vox Sentences: Mad Dog gets angryVox Sentences: Mad Dog gets angry
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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is leaving the Trump administration; Trump’s attorney general nominee has some thoughts on Russia.

By Jen Kirby and Libby Nelson
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Vox Sentences: Reports of ISIS’s demise greatly exaggeratedVox Sentences: Reports of ISIS’s demise greatly exaggerated
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US troops are leaving Syria; some prisoners get to leave prison.

By Dylan Matthews and Ella Nilsen
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Vox Sentences: “You sold your country out”Vox Sentences: “You sold your country out”
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Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s sentencing is postponed; the Trump administration’s bump stock ban is final.

By German Lopez and Libby Nelson
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Vox Sentences: Soft fascism, firm backlashVox Sentences: Soft fascism, firm backlash
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A Green Beret’s murder charges; protests in Hungary.

By Libby Nelson, Dara Lind and 1 more
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Vox Sentences: Scott Walker’s revengeVox Sentences: Scott Walker’s revenge
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Wisconsin’s lame-duck session strips the new governor of power; Theresa May comes home from Brussels empty-handed.

By Libby Nelson
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Vox Sentences: Will the Boy Scouts go bankrupt?Vox Sentences: Will the Boy Scouts go bankrupt?
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The Senate votes to withdraw American support from Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen; the Boy Scouts consider bankruptcy.

By Libby Nelson
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Vox Sentences: Theresa MaybeVox Sentences: Theresa Maybe
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At least a little confidence in Theresa May; Michael Cohen gets three years.

By Libby Nelson
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I’ve never had a student ask for a safe space. Here’s what they have asked for.I’ve never had a student ask for a safe space. Here’s what they have asked for.
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Panic about students and “safe spaces” is completely misguided.

By Jonathan W. Wilson
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Vox Sentences: Trump is still remaking the judiciaryVox Sentences: Trump is still remaking the judiciary
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Another Trump judicial nominee makes the court; students join France’s Yellow Vest protests.

By Libby Nelson
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Vox Sentences: Great BrexpectationsVox Sentences: Great Brexpectations
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Theresa May reschedules a critical vote on Brexit; alleged Russian spy Maria Butina has made a plea deal with federal prosecutors.

By Ella Nilsen