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“Everyone is absolutely terrified”: Inside a US ally’s secret war on its American critics
World Politics

A foreign government is trying to silence US critics of its authoritarian turn — and it's succeeding.

By Zack Beauchamp
What if quitting your terrible job would help the economy?
Future Perfect

Should people who quit get unemployment benefits?

By Oshan Jarow
What two years without Roe looks like, in 8 charts
Explainers

Americans are confronting a whole new reality of patchwork abortion access after the Dobbs decision.

By Nicole Narea
“Everyone is absolutely terrified”: Inside a US ally’s secret war on its American critics
World Politics

A foreign government is trying to silence US critics of its authoritarian turn — and it's succeeding.

By Zack Beauchamp
What if quitting your terrible job would help the economy?What if quitting your terrible job would help the economy?
Future Perfect

Should people who quit get unemployment benefits?

By Oshan Jarow
What two years without Roe looks like, in 8 chartsWhat two years without Roe looks like, in 8 charts
Explainers

Americans are confronting a whole new reality of patchwork abortion access after the Dobbs decision.

By Nicole Narea

Advice

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Yes, you should prepare your kids for climate disasters
Even Better

The catastrophic effects of climate change can happen anywhere. Here’s how to help your kids cope before, during, and after an emergency.

By Allie Volpe
The secret to modern friendship, according to real friends
Even Better

My friend wrote a book about friendship. Here’s what we learned about ours.

By Allie Volpe
You really should say something if you hate your friend's partner
Even Better

All is not lost if they are dating a complete loser.

By Allie Volpe
Yes, you should prepare your kids for climate disasters
Even Better

The catastrophic effects of climate change can happen anywhere. Here’s how to help your kids cope before, during, and after an emergency.

By Allie Volpe
The secret to modern friendship, according to real friendsThe secret to modern friendship, according to real friends
Even Better

My friend wrote a book about friendship. Here’s what we learned about ours.

By Allie Volpe
You really should say something if you hate your friend's partnerYou really should say something if you hate your friend's partner
Even Better

All is not lost if they are dating a complete loser.

By Allie Volpe

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The Supreme Court rules that state officials can engage in a little corruption, as a treatThe Supreme Court rules that state officials can engage in a little corruption, as a treat
Supreme Court

Snyder v. US is the Republican justices’ latest decision weakening anti-corruption laws.

By Ian Millhiser
The Supreme Court hands an embarrassing defeat to America’s Trumpiest courtThe Supreme Court hands an embarrassing defeat to America’s Trumpiest court
Supreme Court

No, MAGA judges don’t get to decide what the Biden administration is allowed to say.

By Ian Millhiser
Summertime sadness is realSummertime sadness is real
Climate

Seasonal depression can hit in warmer months, too. Here’s how to cope.

By Li Zhou
A new book tackles the splendor and squalor of reality TV A new book tackles the splendor and squalor of reality TV 
Culture

Critic Emily Nussbaum makes the case for the guilty pleasure as an art form.

By Kyndall Cunningham
Julian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedomJulian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedom
Media

The Wikileaks founder will plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act for publishing leaks about the Iraq War.

By Ellen Ioanes
Do you have a small-business story? Share it with Vox.Do you have a small-business story? Share it with Vox.
Even Better

You could be featured in an upcoming Money Talks column.

By Gabriela Fernandez
Are headphones destroying our hearing?Are headphones destroying our hearing?
Play
Even Better

You’re probably listening too loud.

By Edward Vega
Yes, you should prepare your kids for climate disastersYes, you should prepare your kids for climate disasters
Even Better

The catastrophic effects of climate change can happen anywhere. Here’s how to help your kids cope before, during, and after an emergency.

By Allie Volpe
The whole time? The Boys has been making fun of Trumpers the whole time?!The whole time? The Boys has been making fun of Trumpers the whole time?!
Culture

Why fans keep missing the point of The Boys.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Pregnancy in America is starting to feel like a crimePregnancy in America is starting to feel like a crime
Health

The ripple effects of the fall of Roe extend far beyond abortion.

By Anna North
The frogs of Puerto Rico have a warning for usThe frogs of Puerto Rico have a warning for us
Down to Earth

Scientists are finally listening to the island's iconic coquis — and they have a lot to say.

By Benji Jones
Why this year’s Hajj was so deadlyWhy this year’s Hajj was so deadly
World Politics

More than 1,300 people died during the pilgrimage to Muslim's holiest site — but it’s not just because of heat.

By Ellen Ioanes
Israel isn’t ending the war in Gaza — just turning its attention to HezbollahIsrael isn’t ending the war in Gaza — just turning its attention to Hezbollah
World Politics

The next phase of Israel’s war in Gaza, explained.

By Nicole Narea
What to do (and avoid) in extreme heatWhat to do (and avoid) in extreme heat
The Vox guide to extreme heat

Tips for keeping kids, adults, and the elderly cool and safe — even without air conditioning.

By Allie Volpe