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
Alexia Fernández Campbell

Alexia Fernández Campbell

Former Politics & Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Alexia Fernández Campbell

    Politics
    The latest jobs report shows why it’s still a workers’ labor marketThe latest jobs report shows why it’s still a workers’ labor market
    Politics

    Even as the economy slows, companies are still hiring rapidly.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Technology
    A former Netflix executive says she was fired because she got pregnant. Now she’s suing.A former Netflix executive says she was fired because she got pregnant. Now she’s suing.
    Technology

    She says she was shunned and taken off projects, including the upcoming series about Mexican American singer Selena.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Technology
    Google will extend some benefits to contract workers after internal protestGoogle will extend some benefits to contract workers after internal protest
    Technology

    The sudden layoff of 34 contract programmers angered employees and contractors alike.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Explainers
    Democrats want to ban mandatory arbitration at work. Senate Republicans are listening.Democrats want to ban mandatory arbitration at work. Senate Republicans are listening.
    Explainers

    A wonky legal issue is gaining (some) bipartisan support.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Maryland just became the sixth state to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hourMaryland just became the sixth state to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour
    Politics

    Democrats in Maryland just overrode the governor’s veto of the $15 minimum wage bill.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Thousands of workers at US factories in Mexico are striking for higher wages
    World Politics

    For once, the Mexican government is staying out of it.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Technology
    Thousands of Uber drivers are striking in Los AngelesThousands of Uber drivers are striking in Los Angeles
    Technology

    They want the company to reverse a 25 percent-per-mile pay cut.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Amazon fired a warehouse worker who was trying to unionize. Now he’s taking legal action.Amazon fired a warehouse worker who was trying to unionize. Now he’s taking legal action.
    Politics

    The online retailer says his termination was completely unrelated to the union effort.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Technology
    Facebook allowed companies to post job ads only men could see. Now that’s changing.Facebook allowed companies to post job ads only men could see. Now that’s changing.
    Technology

    The network will overhaul its advertising tool as part of a legal settlement with civil rights groups.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Companies often mislabel employees as “freelancers” to cut costs. Workers are fighting back.Companies often mislabel employees as “freelancers” to cut costs. Workers are fighting back.
    Politics

    The difference between a freelancer, independent contractor, and employee, explained.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell