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Emily Crockett

Emily Crockett

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Emily Crockett

    Politics
    Melissa Harris-Perry: “since when” has racism or sexism disqualified an American president?Melissa Harris-Perry: “since when” has racism or sexism disqualified an American president?
    Politics

    In some ways, 2016 was a more “normal” election cycle than we’d like to admit.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    John Kasich signed a ban on abortion in Ohio after 20 weeks, with almost no exceptionsJohn Kasich signed a ban on abortion in Ohio after 20 weeks, with almost no exceptions
    Politics

    He also vetoed a six-week ban — but the 20-week ban is a bigger threat to Roe v. Wade and reproductive rights.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Trump’s labor secretary pick: “I like beautiful women eating burgers in bikinis”Trump’s labor secretary pick: “I like beautiful women eating burgers in bikinis”
    Politics

    Of course Trump would pick a guy like Andy Puzder to join his Cabinet.

    By Emily Crockett
    archives
    A husband and wife each published an article. It became a case study in online harassment.A husband and wife each published an article. It became a case study in online harassment.
    archives

    “The women of this world are constantly fighting against a hatred that men do not see.”

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Ohio passed a “heartbeat bill” to ban most abortions. It won’t hold up in court.Ohio passed a “heartbeat bill” to ban most abortions. It won’t hold up in court.
    Politics

    Even with Trump, laws like this have no chance until a liberal Supreme Court justice retires or dies.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Congress has spent 15 months “investigating” Planned Parenthood using McCarthy-like tacticsCongress has spent 15 months “investigating” Planned Parenthood using McCarthy-like tactics
    Politics

    It’s a tragic farce that has terrified scientists and stymied important medical research.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    A new wave of lawsuits could start undoing decades of damage to Roe v. WadeA new wave of lawsuits could start undoing decades of damage to Roe v. Wade
    Politics

    Three major court challenges to state abortion laws have been launched, with more still to come.

    By Emily Crockett
    Science
    Of course PMS is “real.” The real question is why we don’t have a cure.Of course PMS is “real.” The real question is why we don’t have a cure.
    Science

    A male writer called PMS a “cultural syndrome.” He completely missed the point.

    By Emily Crockett and Julia Belluz
    Health Care
    Watch the fascinating, disgusting process of how Victorian condoms were madeWatch the fascinating, disgusting process of how Victorian condoms were made
    Health Care

    Someone on the internet actually filmed the process of making a Victorian-era condom out of sheep intestine.

    By Emily Crockett
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders — and many Democrats — keep confusing identity politics with tokenismBernie Sanders — and many Democrats — keep confusing identity politics with tokenism
    Politics

    Comments like “I’m a woman! Vote for me!” show why progressives talk past each other.

    By Emily Crockett