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Ellen Ioanes

World & Weekend Reporter

Ellen Ioanes covers global and general assignment news as the World and Weekend reporter at Vox. She’s been reporting on US politics and policy and foreign affairs since 2021, covering Russia’s war with Ukraine, US congressional policy, and South Asian politics, among other issues.

She previously worked at Business Insider covering the military and global conflict, and has bylines in the Guardian, Foreign Policy, the Center for Public Integrity, and others. She has a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. You can follow her on Twitter @girlstothefront or email her at ellen.ioanes@voxmedia.com with tips.

Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

Why food recalls are everywhere right nowWhy food recalls are everywhere right now
Food

Contaminated food from McDonald’s, Boar’s Head, and more is making Americans sick.

By Ellen Ioanes and Li Zhou
Elon Musk says he’s giving away $1 million a day to voters. Is that legal?Elon Musk says he’s giving away $1 million a day to voters. Is that legal?
Politics

Musk’s “lottery” is only available in swing states and seems meant to appeal to potential Trump voters.

By Ellen Ioanes
The conflicted history of Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah, explained The conflicted history of Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah, explained 
Israel

Lebanon’s conflict with Israel is deeper than Hezbollah.

By Ellen Ioanes
Blackouts aren’t unusual in Cuba, but this one is differentBlackouts aren’t unusual in Cuba, but this one is different
Politics

Cuba’s energy crisis is decades in the making.

By Ellen Ioanes
There’s no ceasefire in sight for Israel’s Gaza war. Why not?There’s no ceasefire in sight for Israel’s Gaza war. Why not?
Israel

After Yahya Sinwar’s death, is a ceasefire in Gaza more likely?

By Ellen Ioanes
The massive dock workers’ strike, explainedThe massive dock workers’ strike, explained
Labor

The dock workers’ strike could mean big wage gains but could further disrupt the fragile supply chain.

By Ellen Ioanes
Israel has invaded Lebanon. Here’s what could come next.Israel has invaded Lebanon. Here’s what could come next.
Israel

With Israel’s Lebanon invasion, the Middle East is on the verge of chaos.

By Ellen Ioanes and Nicole Narea
The Israeli attacks in Lebanon could lead to the wider war we’ve been fearingThe Israeli attacks in Lebanon could lead to the wider war we’ve been fearing
Israel

Israel has hit several Hezbollah targets this past week — and caused Lebanon’s bloodiest day in nearly two decades.

By Ellen Ioanes
Kamala Harris and Oprah humanized the consequences of state abortion bansKamala Harris and Oprah humanized the consequences of state abortion bans
Abortion

Harris and Winfrey spoke to the family of Amber Thurman, who died after doctors delayed abortion-related care.

By Ellen Ioanes
The real impact of the Teamsters’ non-endorsementThe real impact of the Teamsters’ non-endorsement
Politics

The Teamsters aren’t endorsing a Trump or Harris. Does it matter?

By Ellen Ioanes