Sean Illing

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a “special military operation” in Ukraine. Read Vox’s coverage and analysis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Albert Camus and the search for solace in a cruel age.

Does Justice Alito’s draft opinion hint at future rollbacks on marriage equality, birth control, and other issues?

Vladimir Putin and the dangers of yes-men.

A philosopher on the complicated role of forgiveness in a polarized society.

A Q&A with a pro-gun journalist about guns and tribalism, the blind spots on both sides, and where the debate might go from here.

An independent journalist describes what life is like inside Russia’s parallel universe.

A political scientist on why the fate of the global political order hangs in the balance.

Peter Pomerantsev on whether Vladimir Putin’s ability to manufacture reality may have reached its limits in Ukraine.

Co-writer (and Academy Award nominee) David Sirota on what the movie is really about.