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Sarah Wildman

Sarah Wildman

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Sarah Wildman

    World Politics
    How one of Jerusalem’s holiest sites became the center of a deadly crisisHow one of Jerusalem’s holiest sites became the center of a deadly crisis
    World Politics

    The crisis at the Temple Mount continued over the weekend. A fragile resolution was reached late Monday evening.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    A federal judge just halted the deportation of 1,400 IraqisA federal judge just halted the deportation of 1,400 Iraqis
    World Politics

    The 1,400 Iraqi nationals could face torture or death if they were forced to return to Iraq.

    By Lindsay Maizland and Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    Why people are protesting and dying in Jerusalem over metal detectorsWhy people are protesting and dying in Jerusalem over metal detectors
    World Politics

    Access to the Temple Mount is a flashpoint.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    Putin is angry about US sanctions — and Russian orphans are paying the pricePutin is angry about US sanctions — and Russian orphans are paying the price
    World Politics

    Donald Trump Jr. claimed his meeting with a Kremlin-backed lawyer was about adoptions. Lost in this conversation are the actual children.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    Hot mic catches Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu bashing European UnionHot mic catches Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu bashing European Union
    World Politics

    “I am not very politically correct. I know that’s a shock to some of you.”

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    The president of France just said bashing Israel is anti-Semitism by a different nameThe president of France just said bashing Israel is anti-Semitism by a different name
    World Politics

    On the anniversary of the 1942 roundup of Paris Jews, Macron delivered a historic speech on anti-Semitism.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    A European alt-right group wants to take to the sea to stop rescuers from saving migrantsA European alt-right group wants to take to the sea to stop rescuers from saving migrants
    World Politics

    Members of “Generation Identity” want to take out their own boat to intercept NGO humanitarian ships and bring would-be migrants back to Africa.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    How French President Macron managed to woo Trump in the City of LightHow French President Macron managed to woo Trump in the City of Light
    World Politics

    Macron, once a harsh Trump critic, is now embracing him.

    By Sarah Wildman
    World Politics
    Trump to French President Macron’s wife: “You’re in such good shape!”Trump to French President Macron’s wife: “You’re in such good shape!”
    World Politics

    You can leave the Miss Universe pageant, but it never leaves you.

    By Sarah Wildman
    Politics
    Trump just showed how the White House will defend Don Jr.: ignore the incriminating emailsTrump just showed how the White House will defend Don Jr.: ignore the incriminating emails
    Politics

    “Most people would have taken that meeting,” the president said of his son’s interactions with the Russians.

    By Sarah Wildman