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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

    Future Perfect
    Cory Booker was asked about veganism at the debate. He missed an opportunity.Cory Booker was asked about veganism at the debate. He missed an opportunity.
    Future Perfect

    Why didn’t he seize the chance to talk about his animal welfare plan?

    By Sigal Samuel
    5 winners and 3 losers from the third Democratic debate
    2020 Presidential Election

    It was a pretty good night for the Texas candidates.

    By Ian Millhiser, Dylan Matthews and 4 more
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Facial recognition tech is a problem. Here’s how the Democratic candidates plan to tackle it.Facial recognition tech is a problem. Here’s how the Democratic candidates plan to tackle it.
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    Bernie Sanders has taken a more radical stance than Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Julián Castro — and everyone else.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    The controversy over Jonathan Franzen’s climate change opinions, explainedThe controversy over Jonathan Franzen’s climate change opinions, explained
    Future Perfect

    Scientists are pissed at the novelist — and at the New Yorker for publishing him.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Good news: We can totally beat malaria by 2050Good news: We can totally beat malaria by 2050
    Future Perfect

    If we play our cards right, we can eradicate one of the world’s deadliest diseases within a generation, scientists say.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Facebook will finally ask permission before using facial recognition on youFacebook will finally ask permission before using facial recognition on you
    Future Perfect

    You’re being asked to opt in — years after the technology became part of your social media experience.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    How I’m using AI to write my next novelHow I’m using AI to write my next novel
    Future Perfect

    Try out this new AI tool. It just might make your writing more creative.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    China paid Facebook and Twitter to help spread anti-Muslim propagandaChina paid Facebook and Twitter to help spread anti-Muslim propaganda
    Future Perfect

    One of the social media giants says it will no longer accept ad money from state-controlled media.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Julián Castro released an animal welfare plan. It’s good policy — and smart politics.Julián Castro released an animal welfare plan. It’s good policy — and smart politics.
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    “This groundbreaking plan will undo Donald Trump’s damage,” the Democratic candidate said.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    This country gave all its rivers their own legal rightsThis country gave all its rivers their own legal rights
    Future Perfect

    It’s part of a nascent “rights of nature” movement that’s inspiring many — but encountering problems when it comes to enforcement.

    By Sigal Samuel