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Joe Posner

Joe Posner

co-founder & vp of creative development, vox video

    Latest articles by Joe Posner

    Cory Booker on how America’s criminal justice system destroys the American dream
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    “This is one of those issues, like the civil rights movement of the 1960s, where it should pull all Americans together to say enough is enough.”

    By German Lopez and Joe Posner
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    Watch: The 3 most important sections of Obama’s emotional speech in SelmaWatch: The 3 most important sections of Obama’s emotional speech in Selma
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    The President discussed racial progress in America, called on Congress to restore the Voting Rights Act, and articulated his vision of what America is.

    By Joe Posner
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    The scariest chart in AmericaThe scariest chart in America
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    The American economy is in much better shape than it was five years ago. But there’s still a major problem when it comes to unemployment. Matthew Yglesias explains.

    By Matthew Yglesias and Joe Posner
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    The anatomy of Taylor Swift’s new “Style”The anatomy of Taylor Swift’s new “Style”
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    What is... pop? We broke down both the musical and music video anatomy of “Style” to find out.

    By Joe Posner and Kelsey McKinney
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    The films | Barack Obama: The Vox conversationThe films | Barack Obama: The Vox conversation
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    Videos from our exclusive interview with the president.

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    The State of the Union, in 4 minutesThe State of the Union, in 4 minutes
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    President Obama’s 2015 State of the Union address clocked in at almost exactly an hour. An hour is a long time.

    By Joe Posner
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    Charlie Hebdo’s most famous cartoons, translated and explainedCharlie Hebdo’s most famous cartoons, translated and explained
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    These 9 images explain Charlie Hebdo’s biting satire.

    By Amanda Taub and Joe Posner
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    Happy New Year! Here are 7 ways the world is getting better.Happy New Year! Here are 7 ways the world is getting better.
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    We’re not doing so bad after all, people.

    By Joe Posner
    World Politics
    Watch: President Obama’s statement on CubaWatch: President Obama’s statement on Cuba
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    Big changes are in the works.

    By Joe Posner
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    The year we just lived through, in one videoThe year we just lived through, in one video
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    A time capsule of 2014

    By Joe Posner and Joss Fong