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Archives for November 2019

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Vox Sentences: Testimony, Take 2Vox Sentences: Testimony, Take 2
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This week in impeachment news; Bolivia protests escalate with attack on Vinto mayor.

By Hannah Brown and Alex Ward
Politics
Steve Bannon just testified for the government at Roger Stone’s trialSteve Bannon just testified for the government at Roger Stone’s trial
Politics

Here’s what he said.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Fiona Hill’s testimony gives her account of a disturbing White House meeting on UkraineFiona Hill’s testimony gives her account of a disturbing White House meeting on Ukraine
Politics

She said an early version of the quid pro quo was conveyed to the Ukrainians.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Matt Bevin’s Libertarian opponent says the Kentucky election just proved his pointMatt Bevin’s Libertarian opponent says the Kentucky election just proved his point
Politics

John Hicks told me that Kentucky’s election was a “sign that people are getting sick and tired of the two-party system.”

By Jane Coaston
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The November 5, 2019, electionsThe November 5, 2019, elections
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Governor’s races in Mississippi and Kentucky, ranked-choice voting in New York City, the state legislature in Virginia are all on the ballot on November 5, 2019.

By Vox Staff
Video
The mistake that toppled the Berlin WallThe mistake that toppled the Berlin Wall
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Video

One of the Cold War’s biggest moments began at a routine press conference.

By Coleman Lowndes
Politics
A Michael Bloomberg presidential run is unlikely to help moderate Democrats’ causeA Michael Bloomberg presidential run is unlikely to help moderate Democrats’ cause
Politics

Poaching older white voters from Biden won’t check the left.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
White House official says Trump made a quid pro quo “demand” of Ukraine’s presidentWhite House official says Trump made a quid pro quo “demand” of Ukraine’s president
Politics

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman’s full testimony to the House Democrat-led impeachment inquiry is bad news for Trump.

By Alex Ward
Politics
She had a stillborn baby. Now she’s being charged with murder.She had a stillborn baby. Now she’s being charged with murder.
Politics

Her case is part of a nationwide problem, advocates say.

By Anna North
Culture
Slings & Arrows, one of the best TV shows ever made, is finally streaming againSlings & Arrows, one of the best TV shows ever made, is finally streaming again
Culture

The Canadian series has Shakespeare, ham trucks, and ghosts. It’s incredible.

By Emily St. James
Politics
3 days, 5 transcripts: What we’ve learned from recently released impeachment depositions3 days, 5 transcripts: What we’ve learned from recently released impeachment depositions
Podcast
Politics

Listen to this episode of Today, Explained for a breakdown of the latest impeachment deposition transcripts.

By Lauren Katz
Politics
Jeff Sessions announces a Senate run — by telling voters he’s still loyal to TrumpJeff Sessions announces a Senate run — by telling voters he’s still loyal to Trump
Politics

Sessions wants his old Senate seat back.

By Ella Nilsen
Future Perfect
The Trump Foundation was a sham. We have no idea how many other foundations are, too.The Trump Foundation was a sham. We have no idea how many other foundations are, too.
Future Perfect

The foundation’s malfeasance was prosecuted, but most foundation wrongdoing is never even investigated.

By Dylan Matthews
Culture
75 books from university presses that will help you understand the world75 books from university presses that will help you understand the world
Culture

These books will help you understand the world and make it a better place.

By Constance Grady
Politics
Republicans’ smear campaign against Joe Biden is devastating to his theory of politicsRepublicans’ smear campaign against Joe Biden is devastating to his theory of politics
Politics

The GOP “epiphany” isn’t going to happen.

By Matthew Yglesias