Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now
Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Watch: dozens of local TV anchors read the same anti-“false news” script in unisonWatch: dozens of local TV anchors read the same anti-“false news” script in unison
    Politics

    Dozens of anchors. Same Sinclair script.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    David Shulkin says he was fired. The White House says he quit.David Shulkin says he was fired. The White House says he quit.
    Politics

    The dispute over whether VA Secretary David Shulkin was fired or resigned could have huge implications.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Corporate stock buybacks are booming, thanks to the Republican tax cutsCorporate stock buybacks are booming, thanks to the Republican tax cuts
    Politics

    Republicans said their tax bill would go to workers. Instead, it’s going to Wall Street.

    By Emily Stewart
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook “made mistakes” on the Cambridge Analytica scandal. He’s not apologizing.Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook “made mistakes” on the Cambridge Analytica scandal. He’s not apologizing.
    Technology

    It took Zuckerberg five days to discuss the misuse of 50 million people’s personal information.

    By Emily Stewart
    Business & Finance
    The Fed just took away the punch bowlThe Fed just took away the punch bowl
    Business & Finance

    Trump’s new Federal Reserve chair just increased interest rates in a sign the economy is doing well.

    By Emily Stewart
    Criminal Justice
    Suspected Austin “serial bomber” is dead: what we knowSuspected Austin “serial bomber” is dead: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    The suspect in a string of bombings in Austin killed himself inside his car with an explosive device early Wednesday as police closed in.

    By Emily Stewart and Jen Kirby
    Technology
    Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica crisis keeps growingFacebook’s Cambridge Analytica crisis keeps growing
    Technology

    The FTC is investigating. Congress wants to know what happened. And Facebook’s stock is plummeting.

    By Emily Stewart
    Gun Violence
    Maryland school shooting leaves 2 students injured, gunman deadMaryland school shooting leaves 2 students injured, gunman dead
    Gun Violence

    After shooting two students at a Maryland high school on Tuesday, the gunman was shot and killed by a school resource officer.

    By Emily Stewart
    Business & Finance
    Americans are losing faith in the government to solve their problems — and turning to corporations insteadAmericans are losing faith in the government to solve their problems — and turning to corporations instead
    Business & Finance

    They figure Congress won’t act, so why not try Jeff Bezos and Jamie Dimon?

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump is reportedly using nondisclosure agreements to stop staffers from speaking outTrump is reportedly using nondisclosure agreements to stop staffers from speaking out
    Politics

    They’re supposed to last forever.

    By Emily Stewart