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Amanda Taub

Former Vox staff

    Latest articles by Amanda Taub

    Media
    Can digital cameras stop war criminals?Can digital cameras stop war criminals?
    Media

    Nuba Reports’ Ryan Boyette explains why citizen journalism is the key to ending Sudan’s brutal war on civilians.

    By Amanda Taub
    archives
    Sydney hostage crisis: what we knowSydney hostage crisis: what we know
    archives

    What we know (and, crucially, don’t know) about the hostage situation in Sydney.

    By Zack Beauchamp, Amanda Taub and 1 more
    World Politics
    Dramatic video shows Sydney police raiding cafe to rescue hostagesDramatic video shows Sydney police raiding cafe to rescue hostages
    World Politics

    Watch the final moments of the Lindt Cafe hostage crisis

    By Amanda Taub
    World Politics
    #illridewithyou: Australians support Muslim neighbors during Sydney hostage crisis#illridewithyou: Australians support Muslim neighbors during Sydney hostage crisis
    World Politics

    A heartwarming response to a terrible crisis

    By Amanda Taub
    Religion
    Sheikh Haron’s website: The Sydney hostage taker’s site is down. We saved a copy.Sheikh Haron’s website: The Sydney hostage taker’s site is down. We saved a copy.
    Religion

    “Islam wants peace on the Earth, that’s why Muslims want to stop terrorism of America and its allies.”

    By Amanda Taub and Max Fisher
    Criminal Justice
    Rape culture isn’t a myth. It’s real, and it’s dangerous.Rape culture isn’t a myth. It’s real, and it’s dangerous.
    Criminal Justice

    Rape culture is a culture in which sexual violence is treated as the norm and victims are blamed for their own assaults.

    By Amanda Taub
    Criminal Justice
    Photos: Thousands march in DC and New York to protest police violencePhotos: Thousands march in DC and New York to protest police violence
    Criminal Justice

    See what today’s massive protests looked like

    By Amanda Taub
    World Politics
    This one photo shows why Michel du Cille was an incredible photojournalistThis one photo shows why Michel du Cille was an incredible photojournalist
    World Politics

    He could tell an entire story in a single image

    By Amanda Taub
    World Politics
    Supporters of Moscow-backed autocrat pelt human rights activists with eggsSupporters of Moscow-backed autocrat pelt human rights activists with eggs
    World Politics

    A Human Rights Watch event was interrupted by egg-wielding supporters of Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov

    By Amanda Taub
    World Politics
    Almost half of Indians living on less than $1.50 per day consider themselves middle classAlmost half of Indians living on less than $1.50 per day consider themselves middle class
    World Politics

    A new study produced on Indians’ economic attitudes produced very surprising results

    By Amanda Taub