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Christina Thornell

Christina Thornell

Former Vox staff

    Latest articles by Christina Thornell

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    How a cricket superstar became Pakistan’s prime ministerHow a cricket superstar became Pakistan’s prime minister
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    Why the world is watching Imran Khan.

    By Kimberly Mas and Christina Thornell
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    Why there’s a ring of natural disasters around the PacificWhy there’s a ring of natural disasters around the Pacific
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    The belt of volcanic activity is called the Ring of Fire.

    By Sam Ellis and Christina Thornell
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    This 19-year-old could keep astronauts safe from space trashThis 19-year-old could keep astronauts safe from space trash
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    There are thousands of pieces of trash floating above the Earth. Amber Yang knows how to track them.

    By Kimberly Mas and Christina Thornell
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    Women are not as divided on #MeToo as it may seemWomen are not as divided on #MeToo as it may seem
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    As discussions about sexual harassment surface, talks of a generational divide have started to emerge.

    By Christina Thornell and Kimberly Mas
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    Meet one of the 260,000 legal immigrants Trump wants deportedMeet one of the 260,000 legal immigrants Trump wants deported
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    Ending TPS could push thousands of legal immigrants into the shadows.

    By Christina Thornell and Kimberly Mas
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    Why Puerto Rico is not a US stateWhy Puerto Rico is not a US state
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    Puerto Ricans are US citizens. But that doesn’t mean they have the same rights as other Americans.

    By Christina Thornell
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    Why Jerusalem can make or break peace between Israelis and PalestiniansWhy Jerusalem can make or break peace between Israelis and Palestinians
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    5 things to know about the status of the holy city.

    By Christina Thornell
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    Europe’s most fortified border is in AfricaEurope’s most fortified border is in Africa
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    Why migrants are flocking to this Spanish enclave.

    By Johnny Harris and Christina Thornell
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    The rise of Catalonia’s independence movementThe rise of Catalonia’s independence movement
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    The controversial independence referendum on October 1 has led to conflict in Spain.

    By Christina Thornell

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