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Amanda Taub

Former Vox staff

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    The US just released a trove of bin Laden’s books and papers. Here’s what’s in them.The US just released a trove of bin Laden’s books and papers. Here’s what’s in them.
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    Information about al-Qaeda’s strategy and inner workings — along with a whole bunch of books about conspiracy theories.

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    Mad Men earned all those happy endingsMad Men earned all those happy endings
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    The show always reminded viewers that failure is right there, waiting to pounce.

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    The US just declassified al-Qaeda’s job application form. It’s bizarrely corporate.The US just declassified al-Qaeda’s job application form. It’s bizarrely corporate.
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    “Who should we contact in case you become a martyr?”

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    French magazine reacts with open-mouthed wonder to American pro-gun kids’ bookFrench magazine reacts with open-mouthed wonder to American pro-gun kids’ book
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    How “My Parents Open Carry” looks from France.

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    Bill Clinton had a great response to President Obama (re)joining TwitterBill Clinton had a great response to President Obama (re)joining Twitter
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    He’s just “asking for a friend.”

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    Multiple male legislators refuse to be alone with female staffers. That’s a big problem.Multiple male legislators refuse to be alone with female staffers. That’s a big problem.
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    These terrible rules show how deep workplace sexism still goes.

    By Amanda Taub
    Culture
    Has Don Draper already committed Mad Men’s ultimate sin?Has Don Draper already committed Mad Men’s ultimate sin?
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    Where things shake out in the finale may have to do with how willing the characters are to change with the times.

    By Amanda Taub
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    Mad Men’s Betty Francis offers an extraordinary example of graceMad Men’s Betty Francis offers an extraordinary example of grace
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    Her response to bad news shows just how strong she truly is.

    By Amanda Taub
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    Russia just gave John Kerry a basket of potatoes. We have many questions.Russia just gave John Kerry a basket of potatoes. We have many questions.
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    Did Putin just get John Kerry to fall for the classic Potato Gambit?

    By Amanda Taub
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    Is Putin’s elite security service feuding with his own puppet regime in Chechnya?Is Putin’s elite security service feuding with his own puppet regime in Chechnya?
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    Why Putin should be very, very worried about rumored infighting among his supporters.

    By Amanda Taub

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