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Archives for November 2019

Politics
3 experts explain why whistleblowers in the intelligence community are especially vulnerable3 experts explain why whistleblowers in the intelligence community are especially vulnerable
Politics

Current laws offer limited recourse for whistleblowers in the case of retaliation.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A border guard shot and killed a Mexican boy. The Supreme Court will decide if he gets off scot-free.A border guard shot and killed a Mexican boy. The Supreme Court will decide if he gets off scot-free.
Politics

Hernández v. Mesa is one of the Trumpiest cases ever to reach the justices.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Virginia’s election results are a big deal for the Equal Rights AmendmentVirginia’s election results are a big deal for the Equal Rights Amendment
Politics

Democrats’ win in Virginia brings new momentum to the ERA.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
What the right fears about Warren’s wealth taxWhat the right fears about Warren’s wealth tax
Politics

Conservatives don’t just think a wealth tax is inefficient. They think it’s deeply unfair.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Andy Beshear’s win in Kentucky is also a win for ex-felon voting rightsAndy Beshear’s win in Kentucky is also a win for ex-felon voting rights
Politics

More than 100,000 people with felony records could get their right to vote back.

By German Lopez
Politics
Women candidates helped flip the Virginia legislature. It could be a lesson for 2020.Women candidates helped flip the Virginia legislature. It could be a lesson for 2020.
Politics

The state election is a reminder that women are “electable.”

By Anna North
I treat teens who attempted suicide. Here’s what they told me.
Psychology

Suicide deaths have been rising in recent years. Thoughtful treatment is necessary.

By Stephanie Doupnik
Politics
“You can’t let that happen to me!” Trump’s plea to his supporters in Kentucky aged extremely poorly“You can’t let that happen to me!” Trump’s plea to his supporters in Kentucky aged extremely poorly
Politics

Trump warned that Matt Bevin’s defeat “sends a really bad message.” Consider the message sent.

By Aaron Rupar
Race
Why the alt-right loves ancient RomeWhy the alt-right loves ancient Rome
Race

And Greece, too.

By Sean Illing
Explainers
Why restoring nature is so important to limiting climate changeWhy restoring nature is so important to limiting climate change
Explainers

Countries have pooled billions of dollars to preserve rainforests and wetlands in developing nations.

By Umair Irfan
Politics
Trump rallies aren’t a sideshow — they’re his entire campaignTrump rallies aren’t a sideshow — they’re his entire campaign
Podcast
Politics

This episode of Vox’s Today, Explained podcast explores how the rallies have changed the American political landscape.

By Lauren Katz
Money
People love Trader Joe’s so much there are now professional Trader Joe’s influencersPeople love Trader Joe’s so much there are now professional Trader Joe’s influencers
Money

There are now popular Instagram accounts devoted to the grocery store’s latest products.

By Rebecca Jennings
Live results for Mississippi’s governor’s race: Jim Hood vs. Tate Reeves
Politics

Mississippi voted for its next governor. Vox has live results.

By Sean Collins
Republican Tate Reeves wins a surprisingly close race, becoming Mississippi’s next governor
Politics

Reeves was behind in the polls for most of the race, but won after some last-minute help from Donald Trump.

By Sean Collins
5 winners and 3 losers from Election Day
Politics

Winner: Democratic enthusiasm. Loser: Donald Trump.

By Ella Nilsen, Tara Golshan and 2 more