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Why we need a more forgiving legal system

The Supreme Court on March 12, 2019. | Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images Harvard law professor Martha Minow on the possibilities of restorative justice. The American justice system’s approach to crime seems to be: Lock up as many people as possible. This is one of many reasons why we’re the most incarcerated countryContinue reading “Why we need a more forgiving legal system”

In Charlie’s Angels, Kristen Stewart makes a case for herself as our new Hollywood Chris

Kristen Stewart is the Hollywood Chris we deserve. | Columbia Pictures Kristen Stewart genderqueers the Chris archetype in her new movie. We have a new Hollywood Chris in town, and her name is Kristen Stewart. Traditionally, the Hollywood Chrises comprise the Chrises Evans, Pine, Hemsworth, and Pratt: a perfect Ken doll quartet of white maleContinue reading “In Charlie’s Angels, Kristen Stewart makes a case for herself as our new Hollywood Chris”

The world’s most profitable company is about to go public

President and CEO of Saudi Aramco Amin Nasser (left) and Aramco’s chair Yasir al-Rumayyan attend a press conference in the eastern Saudi Arabian region of Dhahran on November 3, 2019. | AFP via Getty Images The oil company that made Saudi Arabia rich is going public. Some say the timing couldn’t be worse. Pop quiz:Continue reading “The world’s most profitable company is about to go public”

Officers shot and killed a black teen. They won’t be charged because of a “fleeing felons” law.

AP/Colorado Springs Police Department A grand jury found the shooting death of De’Von Bailey was justified. The Colorado Springs police officers who shot and killed a black 19-year-old will not face charges, a grand jury ruled Wednesday. The use of lethal force in the death of De’Von Bailey, which had sparked protests over what appearedContinue reading “Officers shot and killed a black teen. They won’t be charged because of a “fleeing felons” law.”

How the Washington Post’s TikTok became an unofficial 2020 campaign stop

Andrew Yang poses for a selfie. | Ethan Miller/Getty Images For politicians, the buzziest new social video app presents a risk and an opportunity. In 2015, Hillary Clinton was “yas queening” all over the internet. She had an official Snapchat account with a “Yaaas, Hillary!” logo that was also a T-shirt, a posed #yas photoContinue reading “How the Washington Post’s TikTok became an unofficial 2020 campaign stop”

What to expect from Marie Yovanovitch’s impeachment testimony

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is surrounded by lawyers, aides, and journalists as she arrives at the US Capitol October 11, 2019 in Washington, DC. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Yovanovitch’s fate is a prologue to the main scandal. House Democrats’ second public hearing in their impeachment inquiry kicks off at 9 am ET onContinue reading “What to expect from Marie Yovanovitch’s impeachment testimony”

Vaping is More Eco-Friendly Than Smoking Cigarettes

There is a long running joke about people vaping and while the arguments over which is better may just come down to a matter of preference, there is one convincing argument to make a change from buying a packet of cigarettes to purchasing a vape; the environment. Now don’t roll your eyes, you cannot denyContinue reading “Vaping is More Eco-Friendly Than Smoking Cigarettes”

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Vox Sentences: The superbugs are super bad

Universal Images Group via Getty Images Antibiotic-resistant diseases are killing more than the CDC thought; Hong Kong protests approach sixth month. Vox Sentences is your daily digest for what’s happening in the world. Sign up for the Vox Sentences newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox Monday through Friday, or view the Vox Sentences archive forContinue reading “Vox Sentences: The superbugs are super bad”

Nike’s breakup with Amazon is a lose-lose situation for everyone — including you

Nike shoes worn by Norman Powell of the Toronto Raptors during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 13, 2019, in Portland, Oregon. | Abbie Parr/Getty Images Soon, when you buy Nike stuff on Amazon, it will no longer come directly from Nike. When Nike announced in 2017 that it would start sellingContinue reading “Nike’s breakup with Amazon is a lose-lose situation for everyone — including you”