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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

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    Seth Meyers addresses the first woman president, whoever she may be: “I hope I live to see your inauguration”Seth Meyers addresses the first woman president, whoever she may be: “I hope I live to see your inauguration”
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    He tried to keep it together for his first post-election show. The moment when he didn’t says it all.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Samantha Bee went to Russia to investigate what a regulated media looks like. It’s a nightmare.Samantha Bee went to Russia to investigate what a regulated media looks like. It’s a nightmare.
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    A horrific glimpse at what it might look like if Trump followed in Putin’s footsteps.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Who is Taylor Swift voting for? She’ll never tell.Who is Taylor Swift voting for? She’ll never tell.
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    Swift was never, ever, ever going to endorse Hillary Clinton.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Watch: Jon Stewart can barely keep it together when Stephen Colbert reminds him Trump could be presidentWatch: Jon Stewart can barely keep it together when Stephen Colbert reminds him Trump could be president
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    The pair reunited on The Late Show for a jaunty song and dance about the importance of voting.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Janet Reno’s long and storied career was plagued by sexist “jokes”Janet Reno’s long and storied career was plagued by sexist “jokes”
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    According to SNL and others, the relentlessly focused attorney general was an emasculating Hulk.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Jane the Virgin finally had sex. Her first time was compassionate, awkward, and great.Jane the Virgin finally had sex. Her first time was compassionate, awkward, and great.
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    The CW show understands that losing your virginity can be just as confusing as exciting.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton impression isn’t accurate — but it is perfect for 2016Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton impression isn’t accurate — but it is perfect for 2016
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    Clinton simmers; McKinnon erupts.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    HBO’s Insecure has one of the best soundtracks in the game, thanks to Solange KnowlesHBO’s Insecure has one of the best soundtracks in the game, thanks to Solange Knowles
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    Insecure’s weekly soundtracks are just as energetic, sexy, and soulful as the show itself.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Beyoncé’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton was also a pointed message to her own criticsBeyoncé’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton was also a pointed message to her own critics
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    Beyonce endorsed Clinton, performed “Formation” in a pantsuit, twirled on her haters.

    By Caroline Framke