Explainers

We live in a world of too much information and too little context. Too much noise and too little insight. That's where Vox's explainers come in.

How Puerto Rico became the most vaccinated place in America

Politics — or the lack thereof — was a key factor.

By Nicole Narea

The supply chain crisis, explained by Adele

Blame Adele for vinyl record delays — but also Fleetwood Mac and Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift.

By Emily Stewart

Office holiday parties are back and smaller than ever

By Rani Molla November 22

Americans are mad about the economy, but still ready to shop

By Emily Stewart November 22

Democrats’ child care plan could help millions — or it could be a big mess

By Andrew Prokop November 22

Cowboy Bebop, explained

By Aja Romano November 18

Yes, plant-based meat is better for the planet

By Matthew Hayek and Jan Dutkiewicz November 18

Why Belarus is using migrants as a political weapon

By Ellen Ioanes November 14

What the world did and didn’t accomplish at COP26

By Umair Irfan November 13

Britney Spears is finally free

By Constance Grady November 12

The claw clip’s comeback

By Terry Nguyen November 12

The big questions about Covid-19 booster shots

By German Lopez November 12

Rich countries still don’t want to pay their climate change tab

By Umair Irfan November 11

The lofty goals and short life of the antiracist book club

After George Floyd’s death, many white Americans formed book clubs. A year later, they’re wondering, "What now?"

By Fabiola Cineas November 11

Why it’s not quite time to panic about inflation

By Emily Stewart November 10

Is there a Thanksgiving turkey shortage? An investigation.

By Emily Stewart November 10

Astroworld and the trickiness of tragedy blame games

By Melinda Fakuade November 10

5 things to know about the big climate conference in Glasgow

By Umair Irfan November 9

Why are rich countries still monopolizing Covid-19 vaccines?

By Umair Irfan November 9

Coffee as we know it is in danger. Can we breed a better cup?

By Sarah Sax November 9

Drop shipping, explained

By Terry Nguyen November 8

How to fix Facebook

By Shirin Ghaffary November 8

What proposed SALT changes could mean for your next tax bill

By Ellen Ioanes November 6

America can’t fix policing without fixing the country’s gun problem

By German Lopez November 6

Shipping is broken. Here’s how to fix it.

By Rebecca Heilweil November 5

Yellowstone is one of TV’s biggest hits. What’s Yellowstone, anyway?

By Emily VanDerWerff November 5

The case for mandating Covid-19 vaccines for kids

By German Lopez November 5

Biden’s approval rating is very bad

By Andrew Prokop November 3

Covid-19 vaccines for young kids are a big step toward a new normal

By Umair Irfan November 2

Service workers are getting paid more than ever. It’s not enough.

By Rani Molla November 1

New technologies are promising a shortcut to enlightenment

By Sigal Samuel November 1

The fate of the planet will be negotiated in Glasgow

By Umair Irfan October 29

Are “net-zero” climate targets just hot air?

By Umair Irfan October 29

Why thousands of Afghans are still on US military bases

By Jen Kirby October 28

What will the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races mean for Biden?

By Andrew Prokop October 25

How biological detective work can reveal who engineered a virus

By Kelsey Piper October 24

Who should get a Covid-19 booster shot right now?

By Dylan Scott October 23

How you’ll know when Covid-19 has gone from “pandemic” to “endemic”

By Sigal Samuel October 22

Why Dune endures

By Alissa Wilkinson October 22

Remote work is bringing the city to the suburbs

By Rani Molla October 21

The chaotic, irreplaceable Wendy Williams

By Melinda Fakuade October 18

How screwed are Democrats in the Senate?

By Andrew Prokop October 18

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