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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    The Democratic freakout over the Electoral College, explainedThe Democratic freakout over the Electoral College, explained
    Politics

    Democrats face some “nightmare scenarios” in the 2020 election yet again, but there’s also reason for optimism.

    By Emily Stewart
    What Mike Bloomberg actually did in New York City
    2020 Presidential Election

    From stop and frisk to a smoking ban and 311, Mike Bloomberg’s mayoral record, explained.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    5 key moments from South Carolina’s otherwise very messy Democratic debate5 key moments from South Carolina’s otherwise very messy Democratic debate
    Politics

    From Elizabeth Warren’s “kill it” twist to Biden vs. Sanders on guns, here are the highlights of Tuesday night’s debate. Also, there was a lot of yelling.

    By Li Zhou, German Lopez and 2 more
    Corporate monopolies are hiding in your grocery aisle
    Explainers

    Psst: The same company is selling you Q-Tips, mayonnaise, and Ben & Jerry’s.

    By Emily Stewart
    Business & Finance
    Coronavirus fears have spurred a stock market sell-offCoronavirus fears have spurred a stock market sell-off
    Business & Finance

    Wall Street is waking up to the threat of coronavirus as fears about the disease and its potential global economic impact spread.

    By Emily Stewart and Rani Molla
    Politics
    Bloomberg says his company will release 3 women from nondisclosure agreementsBloomberg says his company will release 3 women from nondisclosure agreements
    Politics

    He says he’ll let three women who had complained about his past comments speak out.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren’s evisceration of Mike Bloomberg should make Donald Trump nervousElizabeth Warren’s evisceration of Mike Bloomberg should make Donald Trump nervous
    Politics

    Bloomberg is proof that billionaires are right to worry about Warren.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Who said it: “Fat broads” and “horse-faced lesbians”Who said it: “Fat broads” and “horse-faced lesbians”
    Politics

    Elizabeth Warren points out that Mike Bloomberg sounds an awful lot like Trump.

    By Emily Stewart
    Technology
    Mike Bloomberg is paying people to send their friends texts about himMike Bloomberg is paying people to send their friends texts about him
    Technology

    Sanders has an organic internet army. Bloomberg’s paying for his.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    How Democrats can negate the GOP’s “asshole advantage,” according to Dan PfeifferHow Democrats can negate the GOP’s “asshole advantage,” according to Dan Pfeiffer
    Politics

    “The Republican path to power is to surf a wave of cynicism because they know their base will turn out.”

    By Emily Stewart