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Emily Crockett

Emily Crockett

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Emily Crockett

    Politics
    Newt Gingrich’s fight with Megyn Kelly reveals a gross, twisted logic about sexual assaultNewt Gingrich’s fight with Megyn Kelly reveals a gross, twisted logic about sexual assault
    Politics

    And we’ve been hearing it a lot lately from Trump and his surrogates.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Trump’s response to adult film star’s allegation: “Oh, I’m sure she’s never been grabbed before”Trump’s response to adult film star’s allegation: “Oh, I’m sure she’s never been grabbed before”
    Politics

    That’s not how this works, Donald.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Lawyers are offering to defend Trump’s sexual assault accusers for freeLawyers are offering to defend Trump’s sexual assault accusers for free
    Politics

    But Trump’s lawsuit threats are still intimidating to women who might consider coming forward.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Congress member defends Trump: “sometimes a lady needs to be told when she’s being nasty”Congress member defends Trump: “sometimes a lady needs to be told when she’s being nasty”
    Politics

    “Genteel” sexism can really be the worst.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Trump is an abnormal candidate. But his lies about abortion are very normal.Trump is an abnormal candidate. But his lies about abortion are very normal.
    Politics

    The abortion wars in America are a battle between fantasy and reality.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    The presidential debates haven’t asked any direct questions about abortion — until nowThe presidential debates haven’t asked any direct questions about abortion — until now
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    Politics

    And it led to a fascinating, revealing exchange between Trump and Clinton.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s candidacy is a lesson to America on how to spot the signs of abuseDonald Trump’s candidacy is a lesson to America on how to spot the signs of abuse
    Politics

    Trump’s leaked comments about women are part of a disturbing pattern.

    By Emily Crockett
    Video
    Consent, explained for Donald TrumpConsent, explained for Donald Trump
    Video

    Trump and his surrogates don’t seem to understand how sexual assault works.

    By Liz Scheltens and Emily Crockett
    6 people went on the record to back up a reporter who says Trump assaulted her
    Politics

    The Trumps have tried to discredit People magazine reporter Natasha Stoynoff. But witnesses say they heard her story firsthand a decade ago.

    By Emily Crockett
    Donald Trump has been making disturbing comments about young girls for years
    Politics

    A recently surfaced video features Trump saying of a young girl, “I am going to be dating her in 10 years.” That’s just the tip of the iceberg.

    By Emily Crockett