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Sarah Wildman

Sarah Wildman

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Sarah Wildman

    World Politics
    Why the president of Turkey just accused Germany of behaving like “Nazis”Why the president of Turkey just accused Germany of behaving like “Nazis”
    World Politics
    The epidemic of bomb threats against Jewish organizations, explainedThe epidemic of bomb threats against Jewish organizations, explained
    Politics
    Jeff Sessions was a leading Russia hawk. Then he signed on with Donald Trump.Jeff Sessions was a leading Russia hawk. Then he signed on with Donald Trump.
    Politics

    The attorney general’s evolution from Russia hawk to Russia fan has him in hot water.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    A top White House aide was asked if Trump thought Islam was a religion. He refused to answer.A top White House aide was asked if Trump thought Islam was a religion. He refused to answer.
    World Politics

    Refusing to answer a question about the validity of Islam is itself an answer.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    After a new wave of anti-Semitic attacks, White House appears skeptical about anti-SemitismAfter a new wave of anti-Semitic attacks, White House appears skeptical about anti-Semitism
    World Politics
    The 5 foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump’s faux-State of the Union speechThe 5 foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump’s faux-State of the Union speech
    World Politics

    Russia, ISIS, defense spending, and more.

    By Zack Beauchamp, Yochi Dreazen and 2 more
    World Politics
    An Arab member of Israel’s parliament argues Trump is wrong about the two-state solutionAn Arab member of Israel’s parliament argues Trump is wrong about the two-state solution
    World Politics

    Ayman Odeh believes a shared future is not only still possible, it is the only option.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    Another Jewish cemetery has been vandalized, this time in PhiladelphiaAnother Jewish cemetery has been vandalized, this time in Philadelphia
    World Politics

    After weeks of bomb threats, the Jewish community has a new issue on its hands.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    Amid rising anti-Semitism, Trump’s lackluster response has Jewish groups concernedAmid rising anti-Semitism, Trump’s lackluster response has Jewish groups concerned
    Politics
    Meet the evangelicals trying to make the GOP care about refugeesMeet the evangelicals trying to make the GOP care about refugees
    Politics

    For evangelicals like Jenny Yang, a pro-life ethic means fighting for refugees.

    By Sarah Wildman