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Emily Crockett

Emily Crockett

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Emily Crockett

    Politics
    Many mass shooters have a history of domestic violence. It’s time to pay attention.Many mass shooters have a history of domestic violence. It’s time to pay attention.
    Politics

    The Florida airport shooting suspect is just the latest example.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    2017 will be a big year for reproductive rights. Here’s what will happen, and what’s at stake.2017 will be a big year for reproductive rights. Here’s what will happen, and what’s at stake.
    Politics

    What to expect on Planned Parenthood, legal battles, and more in the Trump administration’s first year.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    New Congress, same massive gender disparityNew Congress, same massive gender disparity
    Politics

    Good news: The 115th Congress has more women of color than ever. Bad news: Women are still just 19 percent of Congress.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Why feminism didn’t lose in 2016Why feminism didn’t lose in 2016
    Politics

    Despite all appearances, 2016 did not spell the end of progress for women.

    By Emily Crockett
    Health Care
    The first steps toward over-the-counter birth control in the US are finally underwayThe first steps toward over-the-counter birth control in the US are finally underway
    Health Care

    A French pharmaceutical company will apply for FDA approval to make a progestin contraceptive pill available over the counter in the US. It’s about time.

    By Emily Crockett
    Culture
    Carrie Fisher’s legacy goes far beyond Star Wars: 9 things to read and watchCarrie Fisher’s legacy goes far beyond Star Wars: 9 things to read and watch
    Culture

    Remember Carrie Fisher, not just Princess Leia, with her many other great performances and interviews.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Washington, DC, passed one of the nation’s most generous paid family leave lawsWashington, DC, passed one of the nation’s most generous paid family leave laws
    Politics

    A model for state-level progressives under Trump.

    By Emily Crockett
    Culture
    Why “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” became an annual controversy about date rape and consentWhy “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” became an annual controversy about date rape and consent
    Culture

    Is the Christmas classic a romantic tale of seduction or a creepy date rape anthem? The answer isn’t simple.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    House conservatives’ sweeping plan for Trump’s first 100 days, explainedHouse conservatives’ sweeping plan for Trump’s first 100 days, explained
    Politics

    The Freedom Caucus has a plan.

    By German Lopez, Libby Nelson and 6 more
    Politics
    Obama has blocked states from defunding Planned Parenthood — for now, at leastObama has blocked states from defunding Planned Parenthood — for now, at least
    Politics

    Better late than never?

    By Emily Crockett

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