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A brutal new law in Brunei Apr 08, 2019

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Sex between men will now get you stoned to death in Brunei. It’s a strict reading of Sharia by a sultan who seems to have little regard for it.

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The Art of the Green New Deal Apr 05, 2019

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It's the hottest resolution since sliced bread. But is it just empty calories?

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Banned: Aid Apr 04, 2019

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After months of threats, President Donald Trump has officially taken steps to cut off aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Vox's Dara Lind explains what this might mean for the current unprecedented wave of family migration to the United States.

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RU$H HOUR Apr 03, 2019

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New York City wants to charge drivers a congestion fee to slim down traffic. We travel the world to see if it’s a good idea.

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What women really want Apr 02, 2019

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To mark Equal Pay Day 2019, Vox’s Sarah Kliff reveals the very simple reason women earn less than men.

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The right to refuse Apr 01, 2019

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The Texas Senate is debating a bill that would give state-licensed professionals the freedom to deny services based on religious beliefs. Lauren McGaughy from the Dallas Morning News says the state's LGBT community feels directly threatened.

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Once, twice, three times a Brexit Mar 29, 2019

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Theresa May staked her prime ministership on her Brexit deal and, for the third time, the British Parliament rejected it. Vox's Jen Kirby explains a very bad day for Theresa May.

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Grounded Mar 28, 2019

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Unsettling details continue to arise about Boeing's 737 Max and now Congress is pressing the FAA and America's largest manufacturing exporter for answers.

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I got 5G on it Mar 27, 2019

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You've heard about the trade war, but how about the phone war? Politico's Steven Overly explains why the US and China are fighting over Huawei and 5G.

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The Golan Heights Mar 26, 2019

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President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, breaking with decades of United States policy. The move could alter the Middle East forever.

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