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Emily Crockett

Emily Crockett

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Emily Crockett

    Politics
    Kellyanne Conway: women who oppose Trump “just have a problem with women in power”Kellyanne Conway: women who oppose Trump “just have a problem with women in power”
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    Conway’s comments at CPAC reflect a common stereotype among conservatives about feminism.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Woman with dying husband confronts Tom Cotton: “What kind of insurance do you have?”Woman with dying husband confronts Tom Cotton: “What kind of insurance do you have?”
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    The senator’s town hall in Arkansas got incredibly heated over Obamacare and other issues.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Trump asked a black reporter if the Congressional Black Caucus are “friends of yours”Trump asked a black reporter if the Congressional Black Caucus are “friends of yours”
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    Reporter April Ryan asked Trump about the Congressional Black Caucus. He asked her to set up a meeting with them for him.

    By Emily Crockett
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    8 feminist Valentine’s Day cards to share with your friends8 feminist Valentine’s Day cards to share with your friends
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    Roses are red, violets are blue, patriarchy sucks, let’s smash it in two!

    By Javier Zarracina, Emily Crockett and 1 more
    Politics
    Oklahoma lawmaker: pregnant women’s bodies aren’t their own, because they are “hosts”Oklahoma lawmaker: pregnant women’s bodies aren’t their own, because they are “hosts”
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    It’s the logic behind a bill that would require men to approve their partners’ abortions.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Nationwide protests are happening today over Planned Parenthood’s fundingNationwide protests are happening today over Planned Parenthood’s funding
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    Anti-abortion protests to “defund” Planned Parenthood have sparked huge counterprotests to “defend” it.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    GOP senator: Elizabeth Warren shouldn’t criticize Sessions, because “think of his wife”GOP senator: Elizabeth Warren shouldn’t criticize Sessions, because “think of his wife”
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    Orrin Hatch suggested that a woman senator, quoting a woman civil rights leader, should stop talking because she insulted another woman’s husband.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Arkansas has effectively banned almost all 2nd-trimester abortionsArkansas has effectively banned almost all 2nd-trimester abortions
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    The new law is part of the latest anti-abortion trend: banning the safest medical procedures for performing it.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    The fate of Roe v. Wade depends on more than Neil GorsuchThe fate of Roe v. Wade depends on more than Neil Gorsuch
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    How confirming Trump’s Supreme Court nominee would, and wouldn’t, affect legal abortion rights.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Neil Gorsuch’s light record on abortion still has pro-choice groups worriedNeil Gorsuch’s light record on abortion still has pro-choice groups worried
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    He’s never ruled on a case hinging on the constitutionality of abortion restriction.

    By Emily Crockett