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Nicole Narea

Nicole Narea

Former Senior Politics Writer

Nicole Narea was a Senior Politics Writer at Vox covering the Trump administration. She has written about the human impact of Trump’s policies, the history behind the news, and how to understand everything from the economy to the fallout from restrictive abortion laws through data. She joined Vox in 2019 as a reporter covering immigration and Latino voters. Her work has also appeared in Politico, Washington Monthly, the New Republic, Law360, and NPR. Nicole is based in Austin, Texas. She’s a graduate of Yale University and the daughter of immigrants.

Latest articles by Nicole Narea

Politics
Why didn’t Biden release the Epstein Files?Why didn’t Biden release the Epstein Files?
Politics

The government has had troves of evidence for years.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The Columbia deal with Trump is a blueprint. All of higher ed should fear what comes next.The Columbia deal with Trump is a blueprint. All of higher ed should fear what comes next.
Politics

The Ivy League agreements with Trump are a danger to all of higher ed.

By Nicole Narea
World Politics
Is anyone going to stop a looming death spiral in Gaza?Is anyone going to stop a looming death spiral in Gaza?
World Politics

A veteran aid worker’s warning on what happens next in Gaza.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Why tariffs haven’t caused runaway inflation — yetWhy tariffs haven’t caused runaway inflation — yet
Politics

If you’re worried about inflation from Trump’s tariffs already, just wait until fall.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The Trump administration’s fundamental misunderstanding about deportationsThe Trump administration’s fundamental misunderstanding about deportations
Politics

The economic logic of deporting undocumented workers doesn’t add up.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
What ICE’s big payday means for AmericaWhat ICE’s big payday means for America
Politics

ICE just got its biggest cash infusion in more than two decades. We know how they’re going to spend it.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The repressive tool behind Trump’s latest immigration crackdownThe repressive tool behind Trump’s latest immigration crackdown
Politics

The push to strip non-native Americans of citizenship echoes a dark chapter in American history.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
The Republican spending bill is a disaster for reproductive rightsThe Republican spending bill is a disaster for reproductive rights
Politics

How Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” attacks abortion and reproductive care, in 2 charts.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Is political violence on the rise in America?Is political violence on the rise in America?
Politics

Two charts that show how the attack on Minnesota lawmakers is part of a dangerous trend.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
Trump is deporting fewer people than Obama did. Why?Trump is deporting fewer people than Obama did. Why?
Politics

Even with immigration raids, Trump has not surpassed Obama’s record.

By Nicole Narea