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Amanda Taub

Former Vox staff

    Latest articles by Amanda Taub

    Criminal Justice
    This video of Ruth Bader Ginsburg talking about feminism is even better than you hopedThis video of Ruth Bader Ginsburg talking about feminism is even better than you hoped
    Criminal Justice

    We’ll know there are enough women on the Supreme Court “when there are 9.”

    By Amanda Taub
    Syria
    ISIS lies about its hostages — don’t be surprised if it’s lying about Kayla Jean MuellerISIS lies about its hostages — don’t be surprised if it’s lying about Kayla Jean Mueller
    Syria

    Why we shouldn’t take ISIS propaganda at face value

    By Amanda Taub
    World Politics
    The amazing photo that Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe doesn’t want you to seeThe amazing photo that Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe doesn’t want you to see
    World Politics

    Apparently Mugabe is terrified of falling in public. Think of the possibilities!

    By Amanda Taub
    Climate
    Does Putin think the US wants to steal Siberia because psychic spies said so?Does Putin think the US wants to steal Siberia because psychic spies said so?
    Climate

    They stared at a photo of Madeleine Albright and read her mind, so they must be right.

    By Amanda Taub
    archives
    Study: Feminist Ryan Gosling meme makes men more feministStudy: Feminist Ryan Gosling meme makes men more feminist
    archives

    The research has some major limitations. But the idea behind it is important.

    By Amanda Taub
    archives
    Argentina’s president just sent a crazy racist tweet about Chinese peopleArgentina’s president just sent a crazy racist tweet about Chinese people
    archives

    And then followed up with a “sorry not sorry” tweet a moment later

    By Amanda Taub
    Criminal Justice
    Apparent arrest warrant for the president of Argentina found: what we knowApparent arrest warrant for the president of Argentina found: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    A surprising new development in Argentina’s bizarre political scandal

    By Amanda Taub
    Climate
    Argentina’s insane political scandal, explainedArgentina’s insane political scandal, explained
    Climate

    It involves Iran, oil, terrorism, and a dead lawyer

    By Amanda Taub
    archives
    The influential new report urging Obama to arm Ukraine, explainedThe influential new report urging Obama to arm Ukraine, explained
    archives

    Former senior Pentagon, NATO, and State Department officials say Obama should send missiles to Ukraine. Here’s what you need to know.

    By Amanda Taub
    Criminal Justice
    The Vanderbilt trial shows why bystanders have no incentive to stop rapeThe Vanderbilt trial shows why bystanders have no incentive to stop rape
    Criminal Justice

    How to succeed in rape culture without really trying

    By Amanda Taub