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Archives for November 2019

Politics
Pete Buttigieg’s handpicked successor is the new mayor of South BendPete Buttigieg’s handpicked successor is the new mayor of South Bend
Politics

James Mueller, Buttigieg’s former chief of staff, has just been elected to the role.

By Li Zhou
Live results for New York City ranked-choice voting ballot initiative
Politics

New Yorkers could change the way they vote in future elections.

By Li Zhou
Democrats pulled off a huge win, taking control of Virginia’s state legislature
Politics

Democrats captured both the state House and Senate.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
New York City adopts ranked-choice voting, a major milestone for the reformNew York City adopts ranked-choice voting, a major milestone for the reform
Politics

The biggest city in the US is joining a voting reform movement.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Democrat Andy Beshear just unseated Kentucky’s Trump-loving governorDemocrat Andy Beshear just unseated Kentucky’s Trump-loving governor
Politics

It’s a win for Democrats in a very conservative state.

By Tara Golshan
archives
Vox Sentences: Bon voyage, Paris AgreementVox Sentences: Bon voyage, Paris Agreement
archives

Trump begins withdrawal from Paris climate agreement; Mormon family attacked near US-Mexico border.

By Hannah Brown
Technology
After a wild 8 years, Facebook’s former VP of communications is switching to venture capital investmentsAfter a wild 8 years, Facebook’s former VP of communications is switching to venture capital investments
Technology

Caryn Marooney told Recode that her time at Facebook showed her “tech has real good and bad it brings to the world — and it’s important to look early at that.”

By Kara Swisher
World Politics
The murders of 9 Mormon family members spotlights Mexico’s spiraling violenceThe murders of 9 Mormon family members spotlights Mexico’s spiraling violence
World Politics

At least three women and six children were killed in an ambush on Monday.

By Jen Kirby
Technology
Twitter got rid of political ads. Will it help or hurt social media’s influence on politics?Twitter got rid of political ads. Will it help or hurt social media’s influence on politics?
Podcast
Technology

Kara Swisher joins the conversation on this episode of Reset.

By Delia Paunescu
Politics
Republicans want to out the whistleblower because they can’t defend Trump on the meritsRepublicans want to out the whistleblower because they can’t defend Trump on the merits
Politics

Rand Paul’s Trump rally comments illustrate how weak the president’s position is.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Trump’s fight with California over vehicle emissions rules has divided automakersTrump’s fight with California over vehicle emissions rules has divided automakers
Politics

Industry pressure may force the White House to walk back its plan to freeze fuel economy rules.

By Umair Irfan
Live results for Kentucky’s governor’s race: Matt Bevin vs. Andy Beshear
Politics

Democrats are hoping they can unseat unpopular Republican Gov. Matt Bevin.

By Tara Golshan
Ranked-choice voting faces its biggest test yet in New York City
Politics

Next Tuesday, New York City will vote to decide on whether to switch to a ranked-choice voting system.

By Lee Drutman
Culture
Why Kanye’s new spiritual work keeps borrowing from James TurrellWhy Kanye’s new spiritual work keeps borrowing from James Turrell
Culture

Meet the artist whose work explains Kanye’s new aesthetic.

By Constance Grady
Politics
Gordon Sondland dramatically changes his testimony in impeachment inquiryGordon Sondland dramatically changes his testimony in impeachment inquiry
Politics

He has “refreshed” his “recollection.”

By Andrew Prokop