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Questions about Vox (website)

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When did Ezra Klein leave The Washington Post to launch Vox?

Ezra Klein left The Washington Post in January 2014. He launched the new digital news venture with colleagues from his previous role at Wonkblog including Matt Yglesias and Melissa Bell.

What date did the Vox team begin work on their first articles?

The team of twenty journalists began work on the 6th of April 2014. Their goal was to explain complex political issues clearly while improving the technology of news delivery.

Who became editor-in-chief after Ezra Klein stepped down in September 2017?

Lauren Williams became the new editor-in-chief after joining the site months after its founding. She took over the position following Klein's departure when he assumed a new role as editor-at-large.

How many subscribers did the Vox YouTube channel have by 2023?

By 2023 the channel held over twelve point five million subscribers. It also accumulated more than three point six billion views since posting videos on news subjects since 2014.

Which organization initially funded the Future Perfect reporting project launched in 2018?

The Rockefeller Foundation initially funded this initiative exploring radical improvements to global systems. The project examined philanthropy and effective altruism under the direction of Vox Media.