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Anya van Wagtendonk

Anya van Wagtendonk

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Anya van Wagtendonk

    Culture
    SNL’s cold open reimagines the presidential LGBTQ forum as a drag ballSNL’s cold open reimagines the presidential LGBTQ forum as a drag ball
    Culture

    Among others, the skit featured Pete Buttigieg of “the House of Booty-gig” and “Delaware daddy” Joe Biden.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    As the Ukraine probe heats up, Trump and Giuliani are sticking together. Mostly.As the Ukraine probe heats up, Trump and Giuliani are sticking together. Mostly.
    Politics

    Is Giuliani still Trump’s lawyer? At first the president didn’t seem sure, but eventually decided Giuliani was.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump went to Louisiana to stump for local Republicans. He ended up attacking national Democrats instead.Trump went to Louisiana to stump for local Republicans. He ended up attacking national Democrats instead.
    Politics

    At a rally in Louisiana, Trump tried to do three things: pilot his 2020 strategy, defend against impeachment, and mobilize voters.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    The former ambassador to Ukraine says she was ousted because of her anti-corruption workThe former ambassador to Ukraine says she was ousted because of her anti-corruption work
    Politics

    Marie Yovanovitch testified for more than nine hours.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Rick Perry spent a lot of time in Ukraine. Now he’s caught up in the impeachment inquiry.Rick Perry spent a lot of time in Ukraine. Now he’s caught up in the impeachment inquiry.
    Politics

    This is why Perry’s been back in the news.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Joshua Brown, a key witness in the murder trial against Amber Guyger, was fatally shotJoshua Brown, a key witness in the murder trial against Amber Guyger, was fatally shot
    Politics

    Days after the former Dallas cop was sentenced to 10 years for killing Botham Jean, Brown was shot outside his new apartment complex.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Culture
    SNL cold open: Matthew Broderick plays Mike Pompeo navigating a news-heavy impeachment inquirySNL cold open: Matthew Broderick plays Mike Pompeo navigating a news-heavy impeachment inquiry
    Culture

    The Ferris Bueller jokes were inevitable.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump admits he discussed Biden with Ukraine, but says he was just worried about corruptionTrump admits he discussed Biden with Ukraine, but says he was just worried about corruption
    Politics

    Republicans are now calling for an investigation into Biden as Democrats call for impeachment.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    US officials say their pressure on Iran is working — and that’s why tensions are getting worseUS officials say their pressure on Iran is working — and that’s why tensions are getting worse
    Politics

    Secs. Mike Pompeo and Steve Mnuchin stood by the Trump administration’s strategy and outlined new sanctions.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Poll: Elizabeth Warren now leads the Democratic primary field in IowaPoll: Elizabeth Warren now leads the Democratic primary field in Iowa
    Politics

    Warren tops a recent poll but many voters remain undecided.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk