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Anya van Wagtendonk

Anya van Wagtendonk

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Anya van Wagtendonk

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    Florida man who used “stand your ground” defense found guilty of manslaughterFlorida man who used “stand your ground” defense found guilty of manslaughter
    archives

    Michael Drejka, who killed Markeis McGlockton in a parking lot dispute, could face 30 years in prison.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump “ordered” US companies out of China. Despite claiming otherwise, he can’t do that.Trump “ordered” US companies out of China. Despite claiming otherwise, he can’t do that.
    Politics

    Trump says the International Emergency Economic Powers Act allows him to order companies to leave China. But the act doesn’t work that way.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Criminal Justice
    Dayton, Ohio, shooting: what we knowDayton, Ohio, shooting: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    A mass shooting in Dayton’s Oregon District left nine dead and at least 27 wounded. The shooter was killed by police.

    By German Lopez and Anya van Wagtendonk
    Criminal Justice
    El Paso Walmart shooting: what we knowEl Paso Walmart shooting: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    A suspect is in custody after at least 22 people were killed and 27 more were wounded.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk, Sean Collins and 1 more
    World Politics
    Saudi Arabia changed its guardianship laws, but activists who fought them remain imprisonedSaudi Arabia changed its guardianship laws, but activists who fought them remain imprisoned
    World Politics

    Saudi women can now travel without the permission of a male guardian and now have employment discrimination protections.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    After weeks of protest, Puerto Rico has a new leader — for nowAfter weeks of protest, Puerto Rico has a new leader — for now
    Politics

    Pedro Pierluisi is Puerto Rico’s new governor. But he faces legal challenges and protesters who want him gone.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump launches another racist attack on a lawmaker of colorTrump launches another racist attack on a lawmaker of color
    Politics

    Trump accused Rep. Elijah Cummings of corruption and called his district a “rodent infested mess.”

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    A controversial deal between US and Guatemala could reshape the asylum processA controversial deal between US and Guatemala could reshape the asylum process
    Politics

    A new agreement would require many to seek asylum in Guatemala instead of the US.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    In a victory for Trump, the Supreme Court frees up $2.5 billion for the border wallIn a victory for Trump, the Supreme Court frees up $2.5 billion for the border wall
    Politics

    Construction blocked by a judge earlier this year can now begin.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    US women’s soccer team wins its fourth World CupUS women’s soccer team wins its fourth World Cup
    Politics

    The US women’s national team has won in France and will now continue its fight for equal pay.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk