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Izzie Ramirez

Izzie Ramirez

Former Deputy Editor, Future Perfect

Izzie Ramirez was a deputy editor of Future Perfect, Vox’s section on the myriad challenges and efforts in making the world a better place. She oversaw the Future Perfect fellowship program, where she helped develop the next generation of thoughtful reporters.

When she does write, Izzie gravitates toward stories that analyze consumerism, food systems, and identity. She also produces the Future Perfect newsletter — sign up here!

Previously, Izzie has written freelance for Vice, Bitch Media, Gothamist, and more. She earned her BA in journalism and global liberal studies from New York University and her MA in science journalism from Columbia. You can follow her on X at @IzzieRamirez. (If TikTok is more your speed, she’s @izzie_ramirez.)

Her email is izzie.ramirez@voxmedia.com. Future Perfect pitches can be directed to futureperfectfreelance@vox.com. Read guidance here first.

Latest articles by Izzie Ramirez

Culture
Bad Bunny’s knockout halftime show, explained by a Puerto RicanBad Bunny’s knockout halftime show, explained by a Puerto Rican
Culture

All of the cultural Easter eggs you might have missed.

By Izzie Ramirez
26 things we think will happen in 2026
Future Perfect

From the state of democracy to the chance of a recession, here’s what could happen in 2026.

By Bryan Walsh, Izzie Ramirez and 11 more
The 19 predictions that came true in 2025 — and the 4 that didn’t
Future Perfect

The 25 forecasts we made in 2025, revisited.

By Bryan Walsh, Dylan Matthews and 4 more
Free cancer treatment for all — and 5 other ideas to transform global health
Future Perfect

Meet the Future Perfect 25: Movers and Shakers.

By Izzie Ramirez, Sara Herschander and 2 more
The future of global health is at stake. These 7 pioneers could revolutionize it.
Future Perfect

Meet the Future Perfect 25: The Innovators.

By Izzie Ramirez, Sigal Samuel and 3 more
The 6 big thinkers reshaping foreign aid, masculinity, and development
Future Perfect

Meet the Future Perfect 25: The Thinkers

By Izzie Ramirez, Sara Herschander and 4 more
Future Perfect
Is AI lying? (And other reader questions, answered.)Is AI lying? (And other reader questions, answered.)
Future Perfect

A very Future Perfect newsletter mailbag.

By Izzie Ramirez, Sigal Samuel and 2 more
Sports
The real scandal in Formula 1 is its attitude toward womenThe real scandal in Formula 1 is its attitude toward women
Sports

Christian Horner was fired after a year of bad performance, following allegations of sexual harassment.

By Izzie Ramirez
Future Perfect
How switching to a flip phone deepened my friendshipsHow switching to a flip phone deepened my friendships
Future Perfect

Social media gives the illusion of connection. Here’s what happened when I ditched my iPhone for a month.

By Izzie Ramirez
How beef colonized the Americas
Future Perfect

Beef is tied to my cultural identity through its complicated history. Could the daughter of a cattle rancher ever let it go?

By Izzie Ramirez