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Amanda Taub

Former Vox staff

    Latest articles by Amanda Taub

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    Angela Merkel should be ashamed of her response to this sobbing Palestinian girlAngela Merkel should be ashamed of her response to this sobbing Palestinian girl
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    The world’s utter, heartbreaking failure on immigration, summed up in a single 1-minute video.

    By Amanda Taub
    World Politics
    It’s not Obama who’s too afraid of Iran. It’s Iran hawks.It’s not Obama who’s too afraid of Iran. It’s Iran hawks.
    World Politics

    Iran hawks’ chest-thumping is a mask for their crippling fear.

    By Amanda Taub
    Defense & Security
    The Iran deal is historic. And only Obama could have gotten it.The Iran deal is historic. And only Obama could have gotten it.
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    Defense & Security

    Only Obama could have stopped the Iranian bomb — and without war.

    By Amanda Taub
    Defense & Security
    Here’s what will happen if Iran cheats on the nuclear dealHere’s what will happen if Iran cheats on the nuclear deal
    Defense & Security

    Yes, Iran might cheat on the nuclear deal. The really important part is what happens next.

    By Amanda Taub
    Defense & Security
    Watch: Full video of Obama’s speech on the Iran nuclear dealWatch: Full video of Obama’s speech on the Iran nuclear deal
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    The president said that “this deal is not built on trust; it is built on verification.”

    By Amanda Taub
    Criminal Justice
    Cartel leader “El Chapo” Guzmán’s prison break is even worse than it seemsCartel leader “El Chapo” Guzmán’s prison break is even worse than it seems
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    El Chapo’s capture symbolized Mexico’s efforts to tackle cartel violence. His escape symbolizes those efforts’ failure.

    By Amanda Taub
    Religion
    “That’s not right”: Pope Francis is not impressed by communist crucifix“That’s not right”: Pope Francis is not impressed by communist crucifix
    Religion

    This was a very awkward moment between Pope Francis and Bolivia’s president.

    By Amanda Taub
    TV
    Why Bill Cosby isn’t going to jail, despite his shocking testimonyWhy Bill Cosby isn’t going to jail, despite his shocking testimony
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    Despite the comedian’s admissions under oath, a criminal prosecution is still very unlikely.

    By Amanda Taub
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    The real problem with the EU is much bigger than GreeceThe real problem with the EU is much bigger than Greece
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    Why the Greek financial crisis could be just the tip of the iceberg of EU catastrophes.

    By Amanda Taub
    Putin is weak: The Russian strongman is terrified of losing control. He should be.
    Russia

    Putin seems more powerful than ever. But behind the veneer of strength lie deep weaknesses — and their consequences could be catastrophic.

    By Amanda Taub