Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now
Kelsey Piper

Kelsey Piper

Contributing editor

    Latest articles by Kelsey Piper

    Future Perfect
    Scientists are raising questions about a new study suggesting hydroxychloroquine is deadlyScientists are raising questions about a new study suggesting hydroxychloroquine is deadly
    Future Perfect

    A growing body of research finds the antimalarial doesn’t help hospitalized coronavirus patients.

    By Kelsey Piper
    Future Perfect
    The coronavirus crisis is leading to an immunization crisisThe coronavirus crisis is leading to an immunization crisis
    Future Perfect

    We delayed our baby’s vaccinations by months. Millions of Americans are in the same dangerous situation.

    By Kelsey Piper
    Future Perfect
    How the coronavirus is changing scienceHow the coronavirus is changing science
    Future Perfect

    In the face of this crisis, we need research to be shared faster.

    By Kelsey Piper
    Future Perfect
    California locked down early and took the coronavirus seriously. Why are its cases still rising?California locked down early and took the coronavirus seriously. Why are its cases still rising?
    Future Perfect

    How California finds itself in limbo despite doing many things right.

    By Kelsey Piper
    Future Perfect
    Bill Gates’s efforts to fight coronavirus, explainedBill Gates’s efforts to fight coronavirus, explained
    Future Perfect

    The Gates Foundation has emerged as a leader in the coronavirus response.

    By Kelsey Piper
    This coronavirus model keeps being wrong. Why are we still listening to it?
    Future Perfect

    A model that the White House has relied on has come under fire for its flawed projections.

    By Kelsey Piper
    Explainers
    Why some labs work on making viruses deadlier — and why they should stopWhy some labs work on making viruses deadlier — and why they should stop
    Explainers

    The pandemic should make us question the value of gain-of-function research.

    By Kelsey Piper
    Future Perfect
    Andrew Cuomo has a plan to start reopening New York — eventuallyAndrew Cuomo has a plan to start reopening New York — eventually
    Future Perfect

    New York is still one of the hardest-hit parts of the country. But the state’s governor is starting to look ahead.

    By Kelsey Piper
    It’s actually very reasonable for Florida to open its beaches
    Future Perfect

    As long as tourists stay home and residents keep their distance, beaches are part of sustainable, low-risk social distancing.

    By Kelsey Piper
    Future Perfect
    This new charity offers scientists coronavirus grants in 48 hoursThis new charity offers scientists coronavirus grants in 48 hours
    Future Perfect

    Researchers working on the virus shouldn’t be waiting weeks for grants.

    By Kelsey Piper