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Amanda Taub

Former Vox staff

    Latest articles by Amanda Taub

    Criminal Justice
    Russia considers deploying crime-fighting reindeer to fight Siberian hooliganismRussia considers deploying crime-fighting reindeer to fight Siberian hooliganism
    Criminal Justice

    When the going gets tough, the tough call Rudolph.

    By Amanda Taub
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    Golden retriever throws off the yoke of societal expectations to live his best lifeGolden retriever throws off the yoke of societal expectations to live his best life
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    We all have so much to learn from him

    By Amanda Taub
    Criminal Justice
    Marysville school shooter Jaylen Fryberg: what we knowMarysville school shooter Jaylen Fryberg: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    There was a shooting at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, just north of Seattle, on October 24. Here’s what we know, and what we don’t.

    By German Lopez and Amanda Taub
    Criminal Justice
    Why we were so desperate to ignore the Bill Cosby rape allegationsWhy we were so desperate to ignore the Bill Cosby rape allegations
    Criminal Justice

    We fear the consequences of believing rape accusations. Our fear makes us do bad things.

    By Amanda Taub
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    Protests in Mexico: general strike called on the Day of the RevolutionProtests in Mexico: general strike called on the Day of the Revolution
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    Activists have called for protests, a general strike, and a blockade of the international airport in Mexico City.

    By Amanda Taub
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    AP releases video of Bill Cosby demanding interview about rape allegations be “scuttled”AP releases video of Bill Cosby demanding interview about rape allegations be “scuttled”
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    In a new video from the AP, Cosby refuses to answer questions about the rape allegations against him — and then tries to pressure the interviewer into keeping that footage secret.

    By Amanda Taub
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    25 questions about Band Aid 30’s new version of “Do They Know It’s Christmas”25 questions about Band Aid 30’s new version of “Do They Know It’s Christmas”
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    Bob Geldof’s charity Band Aid has released a new single to raise money to combat Ebola. That’s a very good cause, but their campaign has prompted criticism — and raised a lot of questions.

    By Amanda Taub
    Syria
    This is why ISIS films its hostage beheadingsThis is why ISIS films its hostage beheadings
    Syria

    ISIS’s video of the murder of American hostage Peter Kassig is part of a much bigger media strategy.

    By Amanda Taub
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    The most creative protests of the G20, in photosThe most creative protests of the G20, in photos
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    From burying their heads in the sand of Bondi Beach to forming a giant human number 43, demonstrators at the G20 have found creative ways to call attention to global issues

    By Amanda Taub
    Syria
    In new video, ISIS claims it beheaded American aid worker Peter KassigIn new video, ISIS claims it beheaded American aid worker Peter Kassig
    Syria

    In a horrifying new video, an ISIS fighter stands over a severed head and claims that it is the murdered aid worker, before filming the mass beheading of a group of Syrian hostages.

    By Amanda Taub