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Amanda Taub

Former Vox staff

Former human rights lawyer, now covering foreign policy, human rights, and shetland ponies.

Latest articles by Amanda Taub

The rise of American authoritarianism, explained in 6 minutes
Video

The political science that explains Donald Trump.

By Joss Fong and Amanda Taub
After Trump: how authoritarian voters will change American politics
Politics

The new era of American authoritarianism.

By Amanda Taub
Culture
The Americans tightens its focus in an enthralling, tense episodeThe Americans tightens its focus in an enthralling, tense episode
Culture

The chase is on, with Philip and Elizabeth’s deepest secrets on the line.

By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 2 more
archives
That one time when Queen Elizabeth hazed the crown prince of Saudi ArabiaThat one time when Queen Elizabeth hazed the crown prince of Saudi Arabia
archives

He implored her to slow down. She didn’t.

By Amanda Taub
archives
The Guardian study’s hidden lesson: trolls reinforce white male dominance in journalismThe Guardian study’s hidden lesson: trolls reinforce white male dominance in journalism
archives

When women have to avoid controversy in order to avoid online abuse, we all lose.

By Amanda Taub
World Politics
South Africa’s political crisis: an expert explains why it’s happening and what it meansSouth Africa’s political crisis: an expert explains why it’s happening and what it means
World Politics

A corruption scandal threatens to topple South African President Jacob Zuma and tear the African National Congress apart. But the crisis also holds surprisingly good news for South African democracy.

By Amanda Taub
Culture
An open letter from Wonder Woman to Batman regarding the events of Batman v SupermanAn open letter from Wonder Woman to Batman regarding the events of Batman v Superman
Culture

Consider this a spoiler warning.

By Amanda Taub
World Politics
Why Obama apologized to Argentina, and why he was right toWhy Obama apologized to Argentina, and why he was right to
World Politics

“If there are things that have to be done, do them quickly”: the US role in Argentina’s dirty war.

By Amanda Taub
Politics
What Ted Cruz said about Muslims is scary. The reason he said it is scarier.What Ted Cruz said about Muslims is scary. The reason he said it is scarier.
Politics

This isn’t a problem with one particular politician. It’s a problem with American politics.

By Amanda Taub
World Politics
Europe’s refugee plan is so inhumane, Doctors Without Borders is refusing to work with itEurope’s refugee plan is so inhumane, Doctors Without Borders is refusing to work with it
World Politics

“We refuse to be part of a system that has no regard for humanitarian or protection needs.”

By Amanda Taub