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Anya van Wagtendonk

Anya van Wagtendonk

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Anya van Wagtendonk

    Politics
    Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis may have come earlier than we thoughtTrump’s Covid-19 diagnosis may have come earlier than we thought
    Politics

    The president’s physician cast doubt on the timeline of Trump’s diagnosis, before saying he misspoke.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump receives remdesivir, an emerging treatment for Covid-19 symptomsTrump receives remdesivir, an emerging treatment for Covid-19 symptoms
    Politics

    White House physician Dr. Sean Conley said Trump “is doing very well.”

    By Sean Collins and Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Polls: Biden and Trump are nearly tied in North Carolina and GeorgiaPolls: Biden and Trump are nearly tied in North Carolina and Georgia
    Politics

    New CBS polls find Biden has a slight advantage in the key Southern states — but that doesn’t mean he’ll win either.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Sports
    Covid-19 is exposing inequalities in college sports. Now athletes are demanding change.Covid-19 is exposing inequalities in college sports. Now athletes are demanding change.
    Sports

    Hundreds of athletes are threatening to skip the upcoming season, unless economic and racial issues are addressed.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    As coronavirus cases increase worldwide, an Australian state is imposing tough new restrictionsAs coronavirus cases increase worldwide, an Australian state is imposing tough new restrictions
    Politics

    Victoria has declared a state of emergency, with the city of Melbourne announcing a curfew and strict social distancing measures.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Lawmakers still “not close” to a coronavirus stimulus deal, a day after $600 federal relief expiredLawmakers still “not close” to a coronavirus stimulus deal, a day after $600 federal relief expired
    Politics

    Lawmakers met on Saturday to discuss replacing the expired unemployment program. They left without a deal.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    The US ambassador to Brazil reportedly asked Brazilian officials to help Trump’s reelectionThe US ambassador to Brazil reportedly asked Brazilian officials to help Trump’s reelection
    Politics

    Brazilian news reports say the ambassador asked for a “favor.” Democrats are demanding answers.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    The Boston Marathon bomber’s death sentence has been overturnedThe Boston Marathon bomber’s death sentence has been overturned
    Politics

    Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving Boston Marathon bomber, will face a new sentencing trial.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    5 activists on how they’re carrying John Lewis’s work forward5 activists on how they’re carrying John Lewis’s work forward
    Politics

    Lewis often encouraged other activists to make “good trouble” — these five reflect on doing just that.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Politicians and activists praise Rep. John Lewis’s legacy of “good trouble”Politicians and activists praise Rep. John Lewis’s legacy of “good trouble”
    Politics

    Lewis “risked his life and his blood” for a more just United States, former President Barack Obama said.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk