Politics

The Kavanaugh problem: “presumption of innocence” can’t work without real investigations

Republicans want the Senate to follow the criminal court standard for Kavanaugh — except in their actual investigation. With a…

6 years ago

Austin can’t stay weird

Time is marching on. While Washington was watching Senate testimony by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford,…

6 years ago

An Ebola “perfect storm” is brewing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The World Health Organization just increased its risk assessment of the seventh-largest Ebola outbreak in history. The fight against Ebola…

6 years ago

Francis Fukuyama recommends 2 books on tribalism in politics

The author of Identity makes a case against identity politics on the Ezra Klein Show. At the end of each…

6 years ago

Christine Blasey Ford’s Coke bottle, OJ Simpson’s Bronco, and the inevitability of brands

Even in heightened moments, we can never escape the things we buy. Before Christine Blasey Ford gave her testimony at…

6 years ago

American Bar Association: Kavanaugh’s confirmation is “simply too important to rush”

The American Bar Association gave Kavanaugh the “gold standard.” Now it says his confirmation should be delayed. The American Bar…

6 years ago

Vox Sentences: Ford testifies, Kavanaugh denies

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

6 years ago

Kamala Harris asked Brett Kavanaugh if men could be friends with some women — while hurting others

Kavanaugh has been using his women friends as part of his defense as he faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.…

6 years ago

The 7 most important moments from Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate testimony

The hearing quickly derailed — if the purpose was any meaningful fact-finding. Brett Kavanaugh fiercely defended himself Thursday against allegations…

6 years ago

5 crucial questions the Ford-Kavanaugh hearings left unanswered

The biggest things we don’t know call Brett Kavanaugh’s credibility into serious question. By the end of an emotionally brutal…

6 years ago