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Emily Crockett

Emily Crockett

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Emily Crockett

    Politics
    The “Women’s March on Washington,” explainedThe “Women’s March on Washington,” explained
    Politics

    It was organized to put the Trump administration on notice about women’s rights — and it could draw more attendees than the inauguration itself.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton wore white — a symbol of women’s suffrage — to Trump’s inaugurationHillary Clinton wore white — a symbol of women’s suffrage — to Trump’s inauguration
    Politics

    It was a striking statement on the eve of the Women’s March on Washington.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Women’s March on Washington schedule: time, lineup, and what to expectWomen’s March on Washington schedule: time, lineup, and what to expect
    Politics

    Speakers and musical guests will include Gloria Steinem, Janelle Monáe, Cecile Richards, and many, many others.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Read President Obama on why men need to be feminists tooRead President Obama on why men need to be feminists too
    Politics

    Obama was our first sitting president to publicly self-identify as a feminist. That matters.

    By Emily Crockett
    Donald Trump
    15 women have now accused Donald Trump of sexual assault15 women have now accused Donald Trump of sexual assault
    Donald Trump

    The latest is a former Miss Finland.

    By Libby Nelson and Emily Crockett
    Politics
    The abortion rate is at an all-time low — and better birth control is largely to thankThe abortion rate is at an all-time low — and better birth control is largely to thank
    Politics

    Use of contraception, especially the most effective methods like IUDs and implants, did much more to reduce abortion rates than restrictive laws.

    By Emily Crockett
    archives
    The woman who inspired Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speechThe woman who inspired Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech
    archives

    Without “Queen of Gospel” Mahalia Jackson, the famous speech might never have happened.

    By Emily Crockett
    The GOP’s crusade to defund Planned Parenthood nationwide, explained
    Politics

    Most Americans support Planned Parenthood. Defunding it could backfire on Republicans politically. Why do they keep trying anyway?

    By Emily Crockett
    Health Care
    The coat hanger abortion is back, and that’s scary for all womenThe coat hanger abortion is back, and that’s scary for all women
    Health Care

    If a woman can be charged with attempted murder for trying to give herself an abortion, what stops police from investigating miscarriages?

    By Emily Crockett
    Culture
    Roger Ailes, Bill O’Reilly, and Fox News: the ongoing sexual harassment scandal, explainedRoger Ailes, Bill O’Reilly, and Fox News: the ongoing sexual harassment scandal, explained
    Culture

    Roger Ailes was ousted as Fox News chairman amid sexual harassment allegations. A new accusation against Bill O’Reilly just made headlines. Something is deeply wrong with the culture at Fox.

    By Emily Crockett