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Vox Archives Archive

Archives for November 2014

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Meet Elise Stefanik, who will likely become the youngest woman to ever serve in CongressMeet Elise Stefanik, who will likely become the youngest woman to ever serve in Congress
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The current record dates back to 1973.

By German Lopez
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Being white on Election Day means you probably didn’t stand in a crazy line to voteBeing white on Election Day means you probably didn’t stand in a crazy line to vote
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Voter ID laws aren’t the only things making it disproportionately harder for racial minorities at the polls. Neighborhood demographics make a difference, too.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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Gloria McLeod is leaving congress to run for county supervisor and it’s a great ideaGloria McLeod is leaving congress to run for county supervisor and it’s a great idea
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She can make a bigger difference this way than on the Hill.

By Matthew Yglesias
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Watch the tough-love PSA Univision is using to get Latinos to the pollsWatch the tough-love PSA Univision is using to get Latinos to the polls
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“We have no moral authority to complain if we don’t vote”

By Dara Lind
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One reason politicians cater to the rich — they’re more likely to voteOne reason politicians cater to the rich — they’re more likely to vote
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The people who make it out to the polls tend to be poorer than the people who do vote, and it matters.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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The twisted racial politics behind Australia’s asylum policyThe twisted racial politics behind Australia’s asylum policy
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The surprising history and devastating consequences of racial politics Down Under.

By Amanda Taub
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5 reasons why men shouldn’t be allowed to vote, from 19155 reasons why men shouldn’t be allowed to vote, from 1915
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CNBC host appears to be unaware that the UK and Ireland are different countriesCNBC host appears to be unaware that the UK and Ireland are different countries
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Geography is hard.

By Dylan Matthews
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DOJ reps are on watch for Election Day discrimination in 28 jurisdictions nationwideDOJ reps are on watch for Election Day discrimination in 28 jurisdictions nationwide
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Civil Rights Division poll monitors are spread out across the country to make sure voting is conducted fairly.

By Jenée Desmond-Harris
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If the 2012 election was only in the states voting for Senate today, Romney would have wonIf the 2012 election was only in the states voting for Senate today, Romney would have won
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It wouldn’t even be close.

By Ezra Klein
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Voters in 5 states are deciding whether to boost their minimum wageVoters in 5 states are deciding whether to boost their minimum wage
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And all five measures look like they have great changes of passing.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
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Join us today for the 2014 Midterm Elections live blogJoin us today for the 2014 Midterm Elections live blog
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What you need to know about Election Day.

By German Lopez
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Midterm elections live blogMidterm elections live blog
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Follow all the action alongside the Vox team

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Why the French got rid of midterm electionsWhy the French got rid of midterm elections
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Divided government is destructive, and there are ways to avoid it.

By Dylan Matthews
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Scotland let 16-year-olds vote. The US should try it too.Scotland let 16-year-olds vote. The US should try it too.
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They can make decisions just as well as 18-year-olds.

By Libby Nelson