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Emily Crockett

Emily Crockett

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Emily Crockett

    Criminal Justice
    Rape and sexual assault are common. So why don’t we believe victims?Rape and sexual assault are common. So why don’t we believe victims?
    Criminal Justice

    There’s a long, twisted history behind it.

    By Emily Crockett
    Margaret Sanger’s grandson hopes for a future where we don’t need Planned Parenthood
    Health Care

    On Planned Parenthood 100th anniversary, the birth control pioneer’s grandson discusses her legacy.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Donald Trump in 1994: I tell my friends to “be rougher” with their wivesDonald Trump in 1994: I tell my friends to “be rougher” with their wives
    Politics

    He also said he sometimes goes “through the roof” when he comes home and dinner’s not ready.

    By Emily Crockett
    There’s nothing suspicious about Trump’s accusers coming forward weeks before the election
    Politics

    Most victims never report. If they do, they often wait.

    By Emily Crockett
    Hillary Clinton says the news makes her want to “look at cat GIFs.” Us too.
    Politics

    So here, have some cat GIFs.

    By Emily Crockett
    3 more women just accused Donald Trump of sexual assault
    Politics

    “He was like an octopus. His hands were everywhere.”

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s books reveal his obsession with women — and himselfDonald Trump’s books reveal his obsession with women — and himself
    Politics

    And that gives us some insight into his sexist words and deeds.

    By Emily Crockett
    5 compelling reasons to stop calling Trump’s comments “locker room talk”
    Politics

    (One would be enough.)

    By Emily Crockett
    Trump surrogates have started normalizing sexual assault in a terrifying way
    Politics

    They’re feigning ignorance about the definition of “sexual assault” to defend the tapes.

    By Emily Crockett