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Emily Crockett

Emily Crockett

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Emily Crockett

    Culture
    Pokemon Go is augmented reality. Too bad reality is still racist.Pokemon Go is augmented reality. Too bad reality is still racist.
    Culture

    Believe it or not, playing Pokemon Go is a lot riskier for black men.

    By Emily Crockett
    6 more women have come forward saying Fox CEO Roger Ailes sexually harassed them
    Culture

    The allegations span decades.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called Dallas protesters “hypocrites” for fleeing gunfireTexas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called Dallas protesters “hypocrites” for fleeing gunfire
    Politics

    Feeling optimistic about bipartisan unity on racial justice? Dan Patrick will fix that for you.

    By Emily Crockett
    Culture
    Why one harassment allegation against powerful men like Roger Ailes often leads to moreWhy one harassment allegation against powerful men like Roger Ailes often leads to more
    Culture

    Once one victim like Gretchen Carlson speaks out, it emboldens others to come forward.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Paul Ryan’s emotional speech on Dallas praised protesters and police alikePaul Ryan’s emotional speech on Dallas praised protesters and police alike
    Politics

    He said this is a moment “for thought, for prayer, for justice, for action.”

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Dallas police were doing everything right — and then the shooting startedDallas police were doing everything right — and then the shooting started
    Politics

    The Dallas Police Department has become a model of how police should handle community relations. That makes the shooting seem even more devastating.

    By Emily Crockett
    Watch: a cringeworthy supercut of the sexism Gretchen Carlson put up with on Fox & Friends
    Culture

    Gretchen Carlson says she was sexually harassed at Fox. This video shows she had to deal with sexism on the air, too.

    By Emily Crockett
    Police Violence
    Watch: a black female police officer passionately condemns “racist” police shootingsWatch: a black female police officer passionately condemns “racist” police shootings
    Police Violence

    “If you are white and you work in a black community and you are racist, you need to be ashamed of yourself”

    By Emily Crockett
    Culture
    Anchor Gretchen Carlson files lawsuit alleging “pervasive” sexual harassment at Fox NewsAnchor Gretchen Carlson files lawsuit alleging “pervasive” sexual harassment at Fox News
    Culture

    She says that Fox CEO Roger Ailes fired her for refusing his sexual advances, and that former co-host Steve Doocy also sexually harassed her.

    By Emily Crockett
    Police Violence
    Alton Sterling’s son breaks down as his mother addresses police shootingAlton Sterling’s son breaks down as his mother addresses police shooting