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Katie Hicks

Katie Hicks

Former Policy/Politics Intern

    Latest articles by Katie Hicks

    Politics
    A new study shows partisanship is at its highest in 25 yearsA new study shows partisanship is at its highest in 25 years
    Politics

    For the first time since 1992, “majorities in both parties express not just unfavorable but very unfavorable views of the other party.”

    By Katie Hicks
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    New York City to provide free tampons and pads in public schools, jails, and sheltersNew York City to provide free tampons and pads in public schools, jails, and shelters
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    “They’re as necessary as toilet paper, so they ought to be just as freely accessible.”

    By Katie Hicks
    Politics
    A new swing state poll brings good news for Hillary ClintonA new swing state poll brings good news for Hillary Clinton
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    John Oliver’s anti-Brexit rant won’t air in the UK until after polls closeJohn Oliver’s anti-Brexit rant won’t air in the UK until after polls close
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    UK voters might not see Oliver’s argument until it is no longer relevant.

    By Katie Hicks
    2016 Presidential Election
    Joe Biden: Donald Trump would lead to “a corrosive rift throughout our hemisphere”Joe Biden: Donald Trump would lead to “a corrosive rift throughout our hemisphere”
    2016 Presidential Election

    “If we build walls and disrespect our closest neighbors, we will quickly see all this progress disappear.”

    By Katie Hicks
    Politics
    This congresswoman wants the rich to take drug tests to get their tax breaksThis congresswoman wants the rich to take drug tests to get their tax breaks
    Politics

    Rep. Gwen Moore sees tax deductions as similar to welfare, therefore they should be subject to the same trials and tribulations.

    By Katie Hicks
    Politics
    He’s baaack: George W. Bush returns to politics hoping to save GOP Senate majorityHe’s baaack: George W. Bush returns to politics hoping to save GOP Senate majority
    Politics

    The former president has decided to lend his support to vulnerable incumbents in the 2016 Senate election.

    By Katie Hicks
    Politics
    US incarceration is 5 to 10 times higher than that of other NATO countriesUS incarceration is 5 to 10 times higher than that of other NATO countries
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    Politics

    Even among states with the lowest rates, the results were still staggering when compared on a world stage.

    By Katie Hicks
    Politics
    Like it or not, gender equality may soon come to the US military draftLike it or not, gender equality may soon come to the US military draft
    Gun Violence
    Try to scroll through this graphic and you’ll understand America’s gun problemTry to scroll through this graphic and you’ll understand America’s gun problem
    Gun Violence

    These are the names of the 1,065 people who’ve died in mass shootings between Sandy Hook and Orlando. Don’t forget them.

    By Sarah Kliff, Sarah Frostenson and 3 more