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Zachary Crockett

Zachary Crockett

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zachary Crockett

    Criminal Justice
    At least 82 people have died from gun violence since the Democratic National Convention startedAt least 82 people have died from gun violence since the Democratic National Convention started
    Politics
    Bernie-or-busters were loud last night. But 9 of 10 Sanders supporters are open to voting for Clinton.Bernie-or-busters were loud last night. But 9 of 10 Sanders supporters are open to voting for Clinton.
    Politics

    Sanders supporters are more open to supporting Clinton than you might think.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Politics
    Nixon’s RNC speech in 1968 was scary. Trump’s was way scarier.Nixon’s RNC speech in 1968 was scary. Trump’s was way scarier.
    Politics

    We analyzed Donald Trump’s speech and compared it with Richard Nixon’s speech from 1968. Trump’s was way more dismal.

    By Zachary Crockett
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    More millennials recognize Pikachu than Joe BidenMore millennials recognize Pikachu than Joe Biden
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    Only 61 percent of millennials can identify a picture of Joe Biden; 98 percent can identify a picture of Pikachu.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Politics
    This is how unhappy Americans are with their choices in the presidential electionThis is how unhappy Americans are with their choices in the presidential election
    Politics

    Clinton is the least popular Democratic nominee among Democrats since 1992.

    By Jeff Stein and Zachary Crockett
    Video
    2016 has been a record-setting year for terrible movie sequels2016 has been a record-setting year for terrible movie sequels
    Video

    Three of the 10 worst sequels since 1996 have been made this year.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Politics
    Poll: Vladimir Putin gets higher marks from Europeans than Donald TrumpPoll: Vladimir Putin gets higher marks from Europeans than Donald Trump
    Politics

    The world does not trust Donald Trump.

    By Zachary Crockett and Jeff Stein
    This woman teaches you how to legally grow weed in your home
    archives

    To her, weed isn’t just a drug — it’s a crop.

    By Zachary Crockett
    Criminal Justice
    88 people were shot during the House Democrats’ gun control sit-in88 people were shot during the House Democrats’ gun control sit-in
    Criminal Justice

    As Democrats sat on the House floor, shootings killed 24 people and injured 64 across America.

    By Zachary Crockett and Javier Zarracina
    Gun Violence
    48 people were shot during a 15-hour filibuster on gun control48 people were shot during a 15-hour filibuster on gun control
    Gun Violence

    In the course of a gun control filibuster in the Senate, there were 36 shootings — or one every 23 minutes.

    By Zachary Crockett and Javier Zarracina

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