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Amanda Taub

Former Vox staff

    Latest articles by Amanda Taub

    Explainers
    We know how to solve the refugee crisis — but it will take more than moneyWe know how to solve the refugee crisis — but it will take more than money
    Explainers

    We can prevent more children from drowning in the Mediterranean. But we can’t do it by just writing a check.

    By Amanda Taub
    Syria
    9 questions about the refugee crisis you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about the refugee crisis you were too embarrassed to ask
    Syria

    Why is this happening now? Why won’t Europe take more? How did things get so bad in Syria?

    By Max Fisher and Amanda Taub
    Explainers
    Europe’s refugee crisis, explainedEurope’s refugee crisis, explained
    Explainers

    This is a political crisis as well as a humanitarian one

    By Amanda Taub
    Explainers
    Guatemala’s crisis, explained: why the president just resignedGuatemala’s crisis, explained: why the president just resigned
    Explainers

    The scandal that brought down Guatemala’s president has been brewing for decades.

    By Amanda Taub
    Syria
    When you see that drowned Syrian boy, you should see the United States’ shameful failureWhen you see that drowned Syrian boy, you should see the United States’ shameful failure
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    Syria

    America’s callous inaction is leaving refugees to drown in the Mediterranean.

    By Amanda Taub
    Russia
    The fear and insecurity behind Putin’s bizarre new workout videoThe fear and insecurity behind Putin’s bizarre new workout video
    Russia

    Why Russia’s president took time out of his busy schedule to pump iron on camera.

    By Amanda Taub
    Syria
    Germany just did something huge for Syrian refugees — and for the future of EuropeGermany just did something huge for Syrian refugees — and for the future of Europe
    Syria

    Letting Syrian refugees stay in Germany to apply for asylum will help thousands of vulnerable people. It’s also a step toward solving the European Union’s biggest crisis.

    By Amanda Taub
    archives
    What everyone gets wrong about “anchor babies”What everyone gets wrong about “anchor babies”
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    The greatest trick the US ever pulled was convincing immigrants to have kids here.

    By Amanda Taub
    archives
    Let’s give Saudi Arabia the world’s tiniest gold star for finally allowing women to voteLet’s give Saudi Arabia the world’s tiniest gold star for finally allowing women to vote
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    Now that the repressive hereditary monarchy allows women the narrowest possible right to vote, here are some other empty reforms the kingdom might consider.

    By Amanda Taub
    Criminal Justice
    “Heil Hitler”: Germany’s frightening neo-Nazi riots, explained“Heil Hitler”: Germany’s frightening neo-Nazi riots, explained
    Criminal Justice

    Xenophobic extremism appears to be on the rise in Germany as the country grapples with the largest influx of refugees it has experienced since World War II.

    By Annett Meiritz and Amanda Taub