Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now
Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    People can’t stop being weird about Caitlin ClarkPeople can’t stop being weird about Caitlin Clark
    Culture

    The backlash to the star rookie’s Olympic basketball snub, explained

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Hacks shows cancel culture is a jokeHacks shows cancel culture is a joke
    Culture

    The “woke mob” finally comes for Deborah Vance (sort of).

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Eurovision is supposed to be fun and silly. This year is different.Eurovision is supposed to be fun and silly. This year is different.
    Culture

    Eurovision doesn’t want to be about Israel-Palestine, but amid protests and boycotts, it might not have a choice.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Korean sunscreen is all the rage. If you’re American, you might be out of luck.
    Culture

    Lighter, less greasy, more effective sunscreen exists. So what’s the hold up stateside?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Challengers is the best thing that could happen to polyamoryChallengers is the best thing that could happen to polyamory
    Culture

    The relationship style has been the topic of talky articles and books. Finally, it’s the sexiest element of the year’s sexiest movie.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Challengers forces us to ask: Is tennis sexy?Challengers forces us to ask: Is tennis sexy?
    Culture

    An investigation into a sport of short shorts and thrown rackets.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Kyndall Cunningham
    Culture
    It’s impossible to be neutral about Taylor SwiftIt’s impossible to be neutral about Taylor Swift
    Culture

    The Tortured Poets Department and the broken way we talk about pop music.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    X-Men ’97 is Marvel’s best argument for an X-Men animated featureX-Men ’97 is Marvel’s best argument for an X-Men animated feature
    Culture

    Soapy, super-powered, and silly, X-Men ’97 is a Marvel masterpiece.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Why March Madness is all about Caitlin ClarkWhy March Madness is all about Caitlin Clark
    Culture

    The most exciting player in college basketball, explained.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter asks: Who does country belong to?Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter asks: Who does country belong to?
    Culture

    Her new album seems to have roots in her reception at the 2016 CMA Awards, but the country music establishment can’t stop Beyoncé.

    By Alex Abad-Santos