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Dara Lind

Dara Lind

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dara Lind

    Politics
    This post-debate poll will horrify the GOP establishmentThis post-debate poll will horrify the GOP establishment
    Politics

    And it should!

    By Dara Lind
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    Vox Sentences: Volkswagen made cars smart enough to cheat on emissions testsVox Sentences: Volkswagen made cars smart enough to cheat on emissions tests
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    And the EPA has inspectors smart enough to catch them.

    By Dylan Matthews and Dara Lind
    Explainers
    The right to asylum: Why Europe has to take in people fleeing persecutionThe right to asylum: Why Europe has to take in people fleeing persecution
    Explainers

    It’s not just a nice thing to do — it’s a matter of national and international law. Here’s how it works.

    By Dara Lind
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    Vox Sentences: Japanese legislators start public brawl to defend pacifismVox Sentences: Japanese legislators start public brawl to defend pacifism
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    Carly Fiorina wins her second GOP debate; the Fed isn’t cutting interest rates — yet; and Japan’s on the verge of ending a 70-year commitment to pacifism.

    By Dylan Matthews and Dara Lind
    Technology
    This is the lesson American STEM should learn from Ahmed MohamedThis is the lesson American STEM should learn from Ahmed Mohamed
    Technology

    The “leaky pipeline” is a big problem for STEM. Here’s one easy way to patch it.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    The fifth most Googled Jeb question: Is Jeb Bush related to George Bush?The fifth most Googled Jeb question: Is Jeb Bush related to George Bush?
    Politics

    Yes. Yes, he is.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Rand Paul called out the racism of the drug war — and told Jeb Bush to check his privilegeRand Paul called out the racism of the drug war — and told Jeb Bush to check his privilege
    Politics
    This ad that aired during the GOP debate is actually really worth watchingThis ad that aired during the GOP debate is actually really worth watching
    Politics

    Juxtaposed with the presidential candidates, President Reagan’s own words are jarring.

    By Dara Lind
    Politics
    Carly Fiorina’s mic-drop response to Donald Trump’s comment about her looksCarly Fiorina’s mic-drop response to Donald Trump’s comment about her looks
    Politics

    In her response, Fiorina spoke directly, and exclusively, to women.

    By Dara Lind
    archives
    Vox Sentences: Ahmed Mohamed just learned the most important lesson for young brown menVox Sentences: Ahmed Mohamed just learned the most important lesson for young brown men
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    A 14-year-old arrested for making an electronic clock; a last-minute execution stay; and another GOP debate.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews