Seth Maxon
@methsaxon.bsky.social
Editor/journalist helping out at @vox.com and @flaminghydra.com. Edited politics and sports at @slate.com for a long time. @seth.maxon on 🐦/🥚.
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The administration has been on a Foreign Terrorist Organization designation spree. But most of the groups it has targeted have not been what we'd traditionally consider "terrorists".
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The administration has been on a Foreign Terrorist Organization designation spree. But most of the groups it has targeted have not been what we'd traditionally consider "terrorists".
AI evangelists in media be like, "What newsreaders hunger for in 2025 is misinformation written badly; we must master this tool that provides it."
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
AI evangelists in media be like, "What newsreaders hunger for in 2025 is misinformation written badly; we must master this tool that provides it."
Whether the Russians or Americans wrote it, the peace plan Trump and Witkoff presented this week is a demand for Ukraine’s surrender. Clarifying @joshuakeating.bsky.social piece on its terms and the biggest questions about it that remain: www.vox.com/politics/469...
Trump’s peace plan is a demand for Ukraine’s surrender
What makes this plan different from all the others?
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November 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Whether the Russians or Americans wrote it, the peace plan Trump and Witkoff presented this week is a demand for Ukraine’s surrender. Clarifying @joshuakeating.bsky.social piece on its terms and the biggest questions about it that remain: www.vox.com/politics/469...
Grateful to Alex Abad-Santos and the children for telling me how to think about the things adult people argue about. www.vox.com/culture/4697...
Kids do not want to go to child-free weddings either
Do not bring your child to a child-free wedding. They don’t want to go.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Grateful to Alex Abad-Santos and the children for telling me how to think about the things adult people argue about. www.vox.com/culture/4697...
The Khashoggi comments, as gross as they were, echoed what Trump has long said about the journalist's murder. MBS is Trump’s boy, as he’s always been. But the lovefest isn't absolute. It has its limits. New @joshuakeating.bsky.social: www.vox.com/politics/469...
The US-Saudi relationship is too big to fail…for now
The lovefest has limits.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Khashoggi comments, as gross as they were, echoed what Trump has long said about the journalist's murder. MBS is Trump’s boy, as he’s always been. But the lovefest isn't absolute. It has its limits. New @joshuakeating.bsky.social: www.vox.com/politics/469...
I was skeptical of this when Ian pitched it but came out convinced that it’s at least worth considering, especially the danger to victims and witnesses who spoke to DOJ about the horrors of their lives, and may now face of retribution from some of the most powerful people in the world.
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I was skeptical of this when Ian pitched it but came out convinced that it’s at least worth considering, especially the danger to victims and witnesses who spoke to DOJ about the horrors of their lives, and may now face of retribution from some of the most powerful people in the world.
New @imillhiser.bsky.social: The Trump DOJ was so ham-fisted in commanding Texas to racially gerrymander that it may have accidentally forced the courts into preventing Republicans from gaining 5 House seats next year. www.vox.com/politics/469...
Trump’s Justice Department may have accidentally handed Democrats five House seats
Oops.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New @imillhiser.bsky.social: The Trump DOJ was so ham-fisted in commanding Texas to racially gerrymander that it may have accidentally forced the courts into preventing Republicans from gaining 5 House seats next year. www.vox.com/politics/469...
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Gaza's deadly new status quo www.vox.com/politics/469...
A few dozen Hamas fighters, trapped underground, could doom the Gaza ceasefire
Or they could save it.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Gaza's deadly new status quo www.vox.com/politics/469...
“Ride Wit Me” is the answer, but all the Country Grammar singles are so indelible/crucial to all party/dance memories from that era that there's really no wrong answer from the Country Grammar era.
An important question for the Bluesky generation: what’s the best Nelly song?
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
“Ride Wit Me” is the answer, but all the Country Grammar singles are so indelible/crucial to all party/dance memories from that era that there's really no wrong answer from the Country Grammar era.
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The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans www.vox.com/politics/468...
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans
Thus far, the justices have signaled they may not let him — yet.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Supreme Court is about to rule on whether Trump can use troops against Americans www.vox.com/politics/468...
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welcome to The News in 2025. first up, Nazis in mainstream politics. next week, pedophiles and their sympathizers in mainstream politics
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
welcome to The News in 2025. first up, Nazis in mainstream politics. next week, pedophiles and their sympathizers in mainstream politics
Happy birthday Kurt Vonnegut
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Happy birthday Kurt Vonnegut
“Being socialized under the Trump presidency kind of sets a new precedent that the executive can effectively do whatever they want.” Fascinating piece by @annanorth.bsky.social on how children today and young adults who grew up under Trump 1.0 see the presidency. www.vox.com/life/467571/...
They’re growing up in the Trump era. Here’s what they want from the next president.
What a president for Gen Alpha might be like.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
“Being socialized under the Trump presidency kind of sets a new precedent that the executive can effectively do whatever they want.” Fascinating piece by @annanorth.bsky.social on how children today and young adults who grew up under Trump 1.0 see the presidency. www.vox.com/life/467571/...
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A Supreme Court case about dreadlocks could end up gutting Medicaid www.vox.com/politics/468...
A Supreme Court case about dreadlocks could end up gutting Medicaid
The Republican justices find something they care about more than they care about religion.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A Supreme Court case about dreadlocks could end up gutting Medicaid www.vox.com/politics/468...
The votes to end the shutdown reflect the divide among Dems that @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social pointed out at the beginning: Rather than left vs. moderate, the party's direction is being fought over by a “team normal” faction and a “team abnormal” one. www.vox.com/on-the-right...
The Democrats’ shutdown debate is about something much bigger
Is the best way to fight Trump “normal” politics — or something else?
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November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The votes to end the shutdown reflect the divide among Dems that @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social pointed out at the beginning: Rather than left vs. moderate, the party's direction is being fought over by a “team normal” faction and a “team abnormal” one. www.vox.com/on-the-right...
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Is there any way out of Sudan’s nightmare?
Latest for @voxdotcom.bsky.social
www.vox.com/politics/467...
Latest for @voxdotcom.bsky.social
www.vox.com/politics/467...
Is there any way out of Sudan’s nightmare?
The world is finally waking up to this brutal war. But that doesn’t mean an end to it is coming soon.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Is there any way out of Sudan’s nightmare?
Latest for @voxdotcom.bsky.social
www.vox.com/politics/467...
Latest for @voxdotcom.bsky.social
www.vox.com/politics/467...
You've heard of “trad wives.” Where are the “trad husbands” — and what do they really want? Characteristically thought-provoking piece from @annanorth.bsky.social. www.vox.com/the-highligh...
Who is the “trad husband”?
Tradwives are everywhere on social media. Their allegedly dominant spouses are invisible.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
You've heard of “trad wives.” Where are the “trad husbands” — and what do they really want? Characteristically thought-provoking piece from @annanorth.bsky.social. www.vox.com/the-highligh...
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On what we can actually learn about Hispanic and Latino voters from Tuesday's elections, with @carlosodio.bsky.social: www.vox.com/politics/467...
Republicans may have a Latino problem (again)
What New Jersey can teach the parties about Latino voters.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On what we can actually learn about Hispanic and Latino voters from Tuesday's elections, with @carlosodio.bsky.social: www.vox.com/politics/467...
Two new pieces to understand the Trump tariffs case heard by SCOTUS today, and its importance:
1) @imillhiser.bsky.social on the rather shocking development that 3 Republican justices appear ready to rule that the tariffs are illegal. www.vox.com/politics/467...
1) @imillhiser.bsky.social on the rather shocking development that 3 Republican justices appear ready to rule that the tariffs are illegal. www.vox.com/politics/467...
The Supreme Court might actually stand up to Trump
Trump’s tariffs appear to be in trouble.
www.vox.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Two new pieces to understand the Trump tariffs case heard by SCOTUS today, and its importance:
1) @imillhiser.bsky.social on the rather shocking development that 3 Republican justices appear ready to rule that the tariffs are illegal. www.vox.com/politics/467...
1) @imillhiser.bsky.social on the rather shocking development that 3 Republican justices appear ready to rule that the tariffs are illegal. www.vox.com/politics/467...
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Trump’s imperial presidency is Dick Cheney’s final legacy www.vox.com/politics/467...
Trump’s imperial presidency is Dick Cheney’s final legacy
Cheney’s final political act was patriotism, but his life’s work was autocracy.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Trump’s imperial presidency is Dick Cheney’s final legacy www.vox.com/politics/467...
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I'm thrilled to announce the pilot episode for a new sports history podcast called Replay Booth. The pilot, "Wilbur Huckle for President," is live now. If you liked Slow Burn and/or One Year and/or Hang Up and Listen, you'll love this www.replaybooth.show/p/replay-boo...
www.replaybooth.show
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I'm thrilled to announce the pilot episode for a new sports history podcast called Replay Booth. The pilot, "Wilbur Huckle for President," is live now. If you liked Slow Burn and/or One Year and/or Hang Up and Listen, you'll love this www.replaybooth.show/p/replay-boo...
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A trade truce, a nuclear threat: What to make of the Trump-Xi meeting
www.vox.com/politics/466...
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A trade truce, a nuclear threat: What to make of the Trump-Xi meeting
Trump isn’t interested in war with China. But it might be interested in him.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A trade truce, a nuclear threat: What to make of the Trump-Xi meeting
www.vox.com/politics/466...
www.vox.com/politics/466...
If the justices hew to the legal views they expressed in the Biden era, they must strike down the tariffs. But if they want to show loyalty to their party’s leader, they’ll need to write an opinion that cannot be squared with their Biden-era decisions. www.vox.com/politics/466...
The tariffs case is Trump’s ultimate loyalty test for the Supreme Court
If the Republican justices apply the same rules to Trump that they did to Biden, Trump’s tariffs must fall.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If the justices hew to the legal views they expressed in the Biden era, they must strike down the tariffs. But if they want to show loyalty to their party’s leader, they’ll need to write an opinion that cannot be squared with their Biden-era decisions. www.vox.com/politics/466...