For many, January is a month filled with tough resolutions to keep and promising plans for self-improvement. New year, new… you? We’re kicking off this often uncomfortable season with an inquiry into confidence: How important is it, really? Another timely piece looks at the myth of frictionless relationships, as does how-to journaling.
Looking ahead to the upcoming inauguration of the next president, we’ve also got stories of how young voter groups are disconnected from actual young voters, the many attempts to prosecute Donald Trump, and the fall of the global nuclear fence. The promise of nasal vaccines, the ins and outs of egg donation, and policing in the age of guns help us solve our problems. Plus, we’ve got book recommendations for Vox members and a special highlight podcast on childbirth.
Did Trump’s prosecution backfire?
Trump’s prosecution was supposed to save democracy. They may have made it more difficult.
By Andrew Prokop
I wanted to be confident. Then I started having doubts.
A woman’s nail-biting is a good debut.
By Rachel Sugar
Lyman Stone on America’s Declining Birth Rate
The demographer worries we’re not having as many babies as we used to — and says he knows how that could change.
By Miles Bryan
How Democratic Gen Z Activists Lost the Gen Z Vote
Organizations dedicated to organizing Gen Z got the votes they wanted, but not the votes. What did they miss?
By Christian Paz
Coming up on January 14th
Adventure novels to start your year
Trippy detective novel when you miss Twin Peaks.
By Constance Grady
Coming up on January 14th
The world has entered the third nuclear age
Nuclear fences are crumbling — and Donald Trump is about to retake the launch codes
By Joshua Keating
January 1 is coming5
“Keeping your peace” can kill your friendship
Frictionless relationships are just an illusion.
By Ally Volpe
Coming up on January 15th
The future of vaccines is needle-free
Nasal vaccines are more effective and easier to reach those who need them most.
By Sam Delgado
Coming up on January 16th
The transformative power of journaling
Writing down your thoughts can be good for your mental health. Here’s how to get started – and keep it going.
By Jillian Anthony
Coming up on January 16th
How safe is it to donate your eggs?
Egg donation is common. How well do we understand risk?
By Anna North
January 1 is coming7
A major Supreme Court case is changing how police do their jobs
Bruen’s decision overrules America’s gun laws. Years later, police and courts are still trying to sort out the mess.
By Marine Kogan
January 1st is coming7
