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The fight is for democracy

The stakes of this election are so high because the system itself is at stake.

By Ezra Klein

Trump’s presidential campaign is Too Online

President Trump’s campaign is shaped by, and aimed at, an audience largely existing on Twitter.

By Jane Coaston

Trump on Supreme Court case that could overturn Obamacare: “I hope they end it”

Trump got another chance to share his health care plan in a 60 Minutes interview. He didn’t have an answer.

By Dylan Scott

How South Carolina became one of 2020’s most unexpected Senate battlegrounds

The historically Republican state is now competitive, as Sen. Lindsey Graham defends his seat from Jaime Harrison.

By Li Zhou

A key FDA vaccine committee declined to vote on a Covid-19 vaccine

The decision to wait for more evidence means it’s very unlikely a Covid-19 vaccine will see any form of approval before Election Day.

By Umair Irfan

The future of the office has been put on hold

For those who have gone back to the office, not much has really changed.

By Rani Molla

6 ballot measures that could change the criminal justice system

Voters in several states have a chance to change the criminal justice system in 2020.

By German Lopez

We must burn the West to save it

How an ancient American Indian practice can reduce the risk of massive wildfires.

By Umair Irfan

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Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions

By Anna North October 22

What if the Covid-19 vaccine only works half the time?

By F. Perry Wilson October 22

Trump’s constant attacks on Kristen Welker show he doesn’t expect the debate to go well

By Aaron Rupar October 22

How to watch the last Trump-Biden debate

By Emily Stewart October 22

Trumpism never existed. It was always just Trump.

By Ezra Klein October 22

AOC streamed a video game on Twitch — meeting young potential voters on their own turf

By Allegra Frank October 22

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How conspiracy theories like QAnon spilled into the mainstream

By Sean Illing October 22

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination — with no Democrats present

By Li Zhou October 22

Kristen Welker is moderating the final presidential debate. Trump is already attacking her.

By Benjamin Rosenberg October 22

Why one small-business owner shut down her shop for a month

By Mitchell Kuga October 22

The vicious cycle of never-ending laundry

By Rachel Sugar October 22

Al Gross is hoping to ride Alaska’s independent streak to the Senate

By Katelyn Burns October 22

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The Vox Senate interview: Jaime Harrison talks about the coalition of voters needed to win South Carolina

By Li Zhou October 22

US intelligence officials say Iran and Russia obtained voter registration information to interfere in election

By Jen Kirby October 21

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By Peter Kafka October 21

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Trump's second term agenda

Dara, Jane, and Matt break down the policy stakes in 2020

What the FCC can and can’t do to Section 230

By Sara Morrison October 21

How The Vow’s directors went past the “sex cult” headlines to tell NXIVM’s deeper story

By Alissa Wilkinson October 21

Young people have a stake in our future. Let them vote.

By Kelsey Piper October 21

What’s the same and what’s different about the polls this time

By Matthew Yglesias October 21

7 movies and TV shows that explain US elections, from gerrymandering to hanging chads

By Alissa Wilkinson October 21

How bad is your state’s Covid-19 outbreak?

By German Lopez October 21

The stunning hypocrisy of the Trump family’s attacks on Hunter Biden

By Aaron Rupar October 21

America’s third Covid-19 surge is here. It was predictable — and preventable.

By German Lopez October 21

Why a Senate vote on stimulus has failed, again

By Li Zhou October 21

Purdue Pharma admits to crimes for its OxyContin marketing. But no one is going to prison.

By German Lopez October 21

Is it safe to vote in person? Experts say yes — with a few conditions.

By Dylan Scott October 21

9 ways to reform the Supreme Court besides court-packing

By Ian Millhiser October 21

Lawyers can’t find the parents of 545 migrant children after separation by Trump

By Nicole Narea October 21

What Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation will mean for environmental law and Joe Biden’s climate plan

By Jody Freeman October 21

The exhausting failure of Netflix’s Rebecca

By Constance Grady October 21

How your browser can make your online life a little more private

By Sara Morrison October 21

No, Trump hasn’t been the best president for Black America since Lincoln

By Fabiola Cineas October 21

The real death toll from the pandemic in America may already be 300,000

By Julia Belluz October 21

Oregon’s ballot measure to decriminalize all drugs, explained

By German Lopez October 21

Trump exploited a broken press. Here’s how to fix it.

By Sean Illing October 21