Explainers
We live in a world of too much information and too little context. Too much noise and too little insight. That’s where Vox’s explainers come in.
Contradictory court orders put the abortion drug mifepristone in “uncharted territory.”
Tricia Cotham’s switch gives the GOP a supermajority, further eroding Democrats’ influence.
The federal courts are dominated by Republicans, so the appeals process could be rough.
Republicans are unleashing a torrent of anti-trans bills at the state level ahead of 2024.
Raquel Terán’s just-announced run for Congress is a window into Democrats’ battle for a crucial swing state.
The best nonfiction of the spring festival circuit is on the way.
Despite concerns about crime in Chicago, progressive Brandon Johnson beat moderate Paul Vallas.
Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s win in Wisconsin is one of the biggest election results of 2023.
No one knows if Donald Trump can be prosecuted for the hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
New York prosecutors are pursuing charges related to the Stormy Daniels payment. But how strong is their case?
How billionaire George Soros was dragged into the Trump indictment debate — and why many are saying it’s antisemitic to have done so.
But Connor finally gets his moment in the spotlight.
How the anti-trans movement took over legacy media.
A notoriously partisan judge has launched a new attack on one of Obamacare’s key provisions.
Special counsel Jack Smith’s two investigations may be nearing completion.
It’s a significant symbolic move, but US troops are still there, and other parts of the forever war continue.
City officials say it’s safe to drink following a chemical spill and previous recommendations to use bottled water.
Tech’s favorite bank just failed. What does that mean for you?
House Republicans are still looking for their next Benghazi. But their investigations are unpopular.
Israelis are revolting against Netanyahu. But a judicial overhaul isn’t the country’s only crisis.
What’s fair — and unfair — about the intense scrutiny she’s received as vice president.
Though the US is pushing to intervene, international meddling hasn’t helped Haiti.
Rahul Gandhi’s expulsion from the Lok Sabha is the latest sign of Indian democracy’s decline.
It’s the latest move by the Biden administration to take a harsher approach on the issue.
Republicans just got a painful reminder that political stunts can backfire.
A case about a silly, poop-themed dog toy is also a case about free speech and judicial humility.
Unions are protesting low wages and “unfair” working conditions during the three-day strike.
Coming soon: A world warmed by 1.5 degrees
Electric car owners are finding out how hard it can be to charge EVs at public charging stations.
How the controversial senator could win — even after leaving the Democratic Party.
The charges against the pro-MAGA exiled Chinese billionaire, explained.
It’s the end of predictable Oscar winners.
Tory plans to stop channel crossings may be more political than practical.
The new proposed budget would have billionaires and multi-millionaires footing the bill in an attempt to reduce the federal deficit.
The Golden State is struggling to save the water from its atmospheric rivers.
Supplements to the program ended on March 1. Without an off-ramp, people are scrambling to fill the gap.
A guide to the very Trumpy vibes at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference.
A group of senators have quickly come together with a bill that could change the way the rail industry operates.
Incumbent mayors in Chicago almost never lose a reelection bid. But Lori Lightfoot ran into an issue that’s plaguing Democrats across the country.