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Sarah Wildman

Sarah Wildman

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Sarah Wildman

    World Politics
    A German court just ruled that Kuwait’s national airline can refuse service to IsraelisA German court just ruled that Kuwait’s national airline can refuse service to Israelis
    World Politics

    Kuwait has a law against entering any agreement with Israelis.

    By Sarah Wildman
    We read all 20 National Book Award nominees for 2017. Here’s what we thought.
    Culture

    The winners will be announced November 15. Here’s your cheat sheet.

    By Genevieve Koski, Susannah Locke and 12 more
    World Politics
    Tillerson: We can’t say Myanmar’s carnage is ethnic cleansing. World: Yes, we can.Tillerson: We can’t say Myanmar’s carnage is ethnic cleansing. World: Yes, we can.
    World Politics

    The secretary of state offered humanitarian aid to Myanmar, and called for an independent investigation into the crisis.

    By Sarah Wildman
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    A German newspaper estimates 33,293 migrants have died trying to reach Europe since 1993A German newspaper estimates 33,293 migrants have died trying to reach Europe since 1993
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    Der Tagesspiegel counted them all.

    By Sarah Wildman
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    A grimace and an awkward dance: a viral photo highlights Trump’s trip to AsiaA grimace and an awkward dance: a viral photo highlights Trump’s trip to Asia
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    Trump discovers that when you shut out photographers, they find a way to get back at you.

    By Sarah Wildman
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    I was harassed at the New Republic. I spoke up. Nothing happened.I was harassed at the New Republic. I spoke up. Nothing happened.
    archives

    Leon Wieseltier, the New Republic, and the myth of silence.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    “America First” means human rights last during Trump’s visit to Asia“America First” means human rights last during Trump’s visit to Asia
    World Politics

    Trump’s silence on human rights abuses in Asia worries advocates.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    11 Saudi princes just got arrested. They’re being held in a Ritz-Carlton.11 Saudi princes just got arrested. They’re being held in a Ritz-Carlton.
    World Politics

    When you’re a Saudi prince, everything is luxurious — even going to jail.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    Saudi Arabia announces arrest of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin TalalSaudi Arabia announces arrest of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal
    World Politics

    An anti-corruption committee helmed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrested dozens on Saturday.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    Report: Mueller has enough evidence to charge Michael FlynnReport: Mueller has enough evidence to charge Michael Flynn
    World Politics

    NBC News discovered Mueller’s investigation into President Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn and his son has reached a crucial juncture.

    By Sarah Wildman