Politics

Ilhan Omar’s tweet revealed core truths about anti-Semitism in America

Omar’s tweet was bad. But the Republican reaction was profoundly hypocritical. The controversy over Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) tweets about…

5 years ago

Under Amazon, Whole Foods prices were expected to decrease. Instead, they’re rising.

Whole Foods just raised prices on more than 500 grocery items. Were you thrilled when Amazon bought Whole Foods because…

5 years ago

Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries was a beloved cult hit. Now there’s a movie, out this year.

Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears will have a limited theatrical release in North America, and it will be…

5 years ago

Watch how the climate could change in these US cities by 2050

In some cities, it’ll be like moving two states south. The National Climate Assessment, a stunning report released in November…

5 years ago

“Are they alive?”: Uighur Muslims demand videos of relatives in Chinese internment camps

How a “proof of life” video backfired on Beijing. China accidentally opened a can of worms when it released a…

5 years ago

I asked Wall Street insiders whether they’d prefer Elizabeth Warren or Donald Trump. It turned out to be a hard question.

There was a lot of “none of the above.” Sen. Elizabeth Warren has made no secret of her disdain for…

5 years ago

The debate over eliminating private health insurance offers a false choice

European countries and Canada all have universal coverage. They also have private health insurance. Presidential hopefuls in the Democratic primary…

5 years ago

The case for capping all prison sentences at 20 years

America’s prison sentences are far too long. It’s time to do something about it. America puts more people in jail…

5 years ago

Vox Sentences: A message from Denver’s teachers

Vox Sentences is your daily digest for what’s happening in the world. Sign up for the Vox Sentences newsletter, delivered…

5 years ago

John Delaney has a plan for universal health care — but don’t call it “Medicare-for-all”

Delaney probably won’t be president. But check out his universal health care plan anyway. John Delaney has been running for…

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