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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Brandon Ambrosino

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    “Superhero stories are really about immigrants”“Superhero stories are really about immigrants”
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    In 1944, a comic book artist wasn’t allowed to depict the Asian face of a superhero. Now, Gene Yang is honoring the artist’s original vision for the character.

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    Watch this woman imitate 17 British accentsWatch this woman imitate 17 British accents
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    Not every person with a British accent sounds like a BBC news anchor

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    4 things the Church can do to fight sex abuse4 things the Church can do to fight sex abuse
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    Experts give their recommendations for how Pope Francis should continue to respond to the crisis

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    The Leftovers, Episode 2: A lesson in self-raptureThe Leftovers, Episode 2: A lesson in self-rapture
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    The second episode of the new HBO series turns its focus to Meg.

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    It turns out that a lot of people believe in SatanIt turns out that a lot of people believe in Satan
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    70 percent of those polled said they believed in the Devil

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    The nuanced theology of HBO’s The LeftoversThe nuanced theology of HBO’s The Leftovers
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    HBO’s new series will resonate with both religious and non-religious viewers

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    Did the Pope really excommunicate the mafia?Did the Pope really excommunicate the mafia?
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    Francis said mafia members are “not with God,” but he didn’t actually kick them out of the church

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    An artist’s moving photos of out queer MuslimsAn artist’s moving photos of out queer Muslims
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    Samra Habib’s photographs of queer Muslims highlight diversity in Islamic communities.

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    Uganda’s first LGBT trial keeps getting postponedUganda’s first LGBT trial keeps getting postponed
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    This is the second time witnesses for the prosecution have failed to show up to court.

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    12 things the US does worse than soccer12 things the US does worse than soccer
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    Some ask if the US should be better at soccer. Actually, the US should be better at a lot of things.

    By Brandon Ambrosino