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Anya van Wagtendonk

Anya van Wagtendonk

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Anya van Wagtendonk

    Politics
    Pete Buttigieg requests a review of the Nevada caucuses results, citing “irregularities”Pete Buttigieg requests a review of the Nevada caucuses results, citing “irregularities”
    Politics

    Weeks after the Iowa caucuses debacle, the Buttigieg campaign is questioning Nevada’s math.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    White House national security adviser denies Russian meddling on Trump’s behalfWhite House national security adviser denies Russian meddling on Trump’s behalf
    Politics

    “I haven’t seen any intelligence that Russia is doing anything to attempt to get President Trump reelected,” national security adviser Robert O’Brien said.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Buttigieg used his Nevada concession speech to make the case against Bernie SandersButtigieg used his Nevada concession speech to make the case against Bernie Sanders
    Politics

    Buttigieg argued Sanders is too divisive to defeat President Donald Trump.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Greyhound will no longer consent to warrantless searches by border patrol agentsGreyhound will no longer consent to warrantless searches by border patrol agents
    Politics

    Greyhound previously said it had no choice under law but to let CBP conduct warrantless searches.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Religion
    Renowned Catholic figure Jean Vanier has been accused of sexual manipulation and abuseRenowned Catholic figure Jean Vanier has been accused of sexual manipulation and abuse
    Religion

    Once considered a near-saint, Vanier is accused of sexual abuse by six women.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Sanders condemns Russian interference into his campaignSanders condemns Russian interference into his campaign
    Politics

    Russia is interfering in the Sanders campaign, but the chaos is good for Trump.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump allies plan to keep investigating the Bidens — both officially and unofficiallyTrump allies plan to keep investigating the Bidens — both officially and unofficially
    Politics

    Sen. Lindsey Graham says Rudy Giuliani will feed dirt on the Biden family to the DOJ, as the Senate continues its investigation into Hunter Biden.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    The campaign ad dispute between Buttigieg and Biden, briefly explainedThe campaign ad dispute between Buttigieg and Biden, briefly explained
    Politics

    A fight over a fiery campaign ad helps clarify the differences between Biden and Buttigieg.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Culture
    Desperate candidates toss out memes, new taglines, and #whiteobama in SNL’s Democratic debateDesperate candidates toss out memes, new taglines, and #whiteobama in SNL’s Democratic debate
    Culture

    SNL mostly ignored how bonkers this week truly was, skewering candidates’ performances at New Hampshire’s primary debate.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Poll: Sanders leads in New Hampshire, but half of voters remain uncommittedPoll: Sanders leads in New Hampshire, but half of voters remain uncommitted
    Politics

    Sanders appears to be in the lead in New Hampshire, but a new poll finds 30 percent of voters haven’t yet settled on a candidate.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk