Caroline Houck
Former Senior Editor of News
Caroline Houck was Vox’s Senior Editor of News, where she oversaw Vox’s daily morning newsletter and helped direct general assignment coverage. She previously ran Vox’s international coverage and before that served as Vox’s deputy Washington editor and weekend editor. During her time at Vox, she has led coverage of the Israel-Hamas war, the war in Ukraine and the overturn of Roe v. Wade; edited stories about the 2020 election, Donald Trump’s impeachments, and more; and occasionally written on global affairs. Prior to joining Vox, Caroline reported for Defense One, freelanced from several countries, and worked in consulting. You can follow her on Twitter or reach her by email at caroline.houck@vox.com.
Latest articles by Caroline Houck
We’re probably all listening to music too loudly, alas.
Mexico City is staring down a water crisis. It won’t be the last city to do so.
Russia’s year-long detention of Evan Gershkovich is one part of a very grim picture for journalism.
From drought in the Panama Canal to the Houthis in the Suez to pirates off Somalia, we’re all paying the price.
A superfan explains Dune: Part 2 for newbies in less than 1,000 words.
Today, Explained is expanding into a multi-platform news brand, starting with a daily newsletter offering clarity on the day’s most significant story.
The Conservative Party has picked its next leader. Now comes the hard part.
An expert on the British Empire explains “Her Majesty’s government” in the 20th century.
A Russian politics expert explains how much is still unknown about the murder of Darya Dugina.
Read the decision overturning the landmark 1973 court case that established the constitutional right to an abortion.