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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Brandon Ambrosino

    Uganda’s anti-gay legislation, explained
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    Uganda’s anti-gay law was overturned. Now what?Uganda’s anti-gay law was overturned. Now what?
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    Activists are thrilled but wary after judges strike down controversial law.

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    People judge you for the way you pronounce ‘vase’People judge you for the way you pronounce ‘vase’
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    A new study shows that we attach social judgments to accents.

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    Episode 5 is the turning point of The LeftoversEpisode 5 is the turning point of The Leftovers
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    In The Leftovers’ fifth episode, things got much darker.

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    10 New Yorker religion articles to read right now10 New Yorker religion articles to read right now
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    Looking for some great religion writing to get you through the rest of the summer? Here you go!

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    The Leftovers, Episode 4: Who stole Baby Jesus?The Leftovers, Episode 4: Who stole Baby Jesus?
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    The Leftovers’ fourth episode critiques Megachurch Christianity

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    How did we get from Nietzsche to Richard Dawkins?How did we get from Nietzsche to Richard Dawkins?
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    Nick Spencer discusses the origins of science versus religion myth

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    The Leftovers’ third episode is perfect televisionThe Leftovers’ third episode is perfect television
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    ‘Two Boats and a Helicopter’ gave us a heartbreaking look at Father Matt.

    By Brandon Ambrosino
    The dance styles of So You Think You Can Dance, explained
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    Understanding So You Think You Can Dance

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    13 ways to cope with zombie withdrawal13 ways to cope with zombie withdrawal
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    Here are some fun zombie-related books, movies, and activities to hold you over until ‘The Walking Dead’ returns this fall

    By Brandon Ambrosino