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Democrats are cheering a Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots. Here’s why it’s worse than it looks.

The Supreme Court ruling on Pennsylvania mail-in ballots is a blow to GOP — but the 4-4 vote should scare Democrats.

By Ian Millhiser

How America gave up on fighting the pandemic and saving the economy

The foundation of a healthy economy is a healthy workforce, and right now, America doesn’t have either.

By Emily Stewart

Senate Republicans could be the real roadblock to getting a stimulus deal passed

If Nancy Pelosi and Steven Mnuchin reach a stimulus agreement, it’s unclear whether Republicans would support it.

By Li Zhou

The US is plagued by long voting lines. Here’s how other countries do it better.

Canada, Australia, and even Estonia may provide lessons for the US on how to improve elections.

By Alex Ward

It’s the most important election in our lifetime, and it always will be

We never know how important an election really is until long after it’s over.

By Ezra Klein

A gruesome murder in France rekindles the country’s debate on free speech and Islam

Muslims in France have been pressured to assimilate into the country’s secular culture. But at what cost?

By Alex Ward

Colorado is fighting its largest wildfire in history

The previous record-holding fire was contained just seven weeks ago, and new fires continue to erupt.

By Umair Irfan

The great hypocrisy of California using Indigenous practices to curb wildfires

The state has yet to reckon with its colonial past and the environmental injustices it wrought.

By Rory Taylor

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Live from New York, impressions are trite! Vox critic-at-large Emily VanDerWerff explains why late-night TV struggles to satirize President Trump, and argues the internet is doing a much better job.

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John Cornyn becomes the latest Senate Republican to ramp up criticism of Trump

By Li Zhou October 18

Trump keeps on holding rallies even as Covid-19 cases surge

By Cameron Peters October 18

Sen. David Perdue’s racist treatment of Sen. Kamala Harris’s name was all too familiar

By Li Zhou October 18

The return of “lock her up”: Trump won’t stop attacking Gretchen Whitmer

By Cameron Peters October 18

SNL takes on dueling Trump and Biden town halls in its cold open

By Cameron Peters October 18

Polls: Senate races in Alaska and South Carolina are surprisingly competitive for Democrats

By Cameron Peters October 17

In 2017, women marched against Trump. Now they’re marching to get rid of him.

By Anna North October 17

Thailand’s protest movement gains momentum amid a government crackdown

By Cameron Peters October 17

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wins historic reelection

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