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Kelly Swanson

Former intern

Policy and politics intern for Vox

@swansonk16 on twitter

Latest articles by Kelly Swanson

Politics
George W. Bush: “Bigotry is emboldened” in today’s AmericaGeorge W. Bush: “Bigotry is emboldened” in today’s America
Politics

Even without naming names, Bush’s latest speech slams President Trump.

By Kelly Swanson
Politics
Letters Obama wrote to his college girlfriend are now on display at Emory UniversityLetters Obama wrote to his college girlfriend are now on display at Emory University
Politics

”I think of you often, though I stay confused about my feelings.”

By Kelly Swanson
Politics
Poll: 46% of Americans believe major news outlets make up stories about TrumpPoll: 46% of Americans believe major news outlets make up stories about Trump
Politics

Nearly half of voters, including the vast majority of Republicans, believe the president when he claims that the media is making up stories about him.

By Kelly Swanson
The Weeds
The policy implications of the Harvey Weinstein scandalThe policy implications of the Harvey Weinstein scandal
Podcast
The Weeds

Plus tax reform and a white paper on Medicaid expansion, all on October 17’s episode of The Weeds.

By Kelly Swanson
Politics
Democrats are leading by double digits in an early 2018 midterm pollDemocrats are leading by double digits in an early 2018 midterm poll
Politics

The poll found 51 percent of voters support the Democratic Party while 37 percent support the GOP on the generic ballot.

By Kelly Swanson
The Weeds
We need to change the way we think about the opioid crisisWe need to change the way we think about the opioid crisis
Podcast
The Weeds

The way Americans are started to get addicted to opioids has changed in the last ten years.

By Kelly Swanson
Politics
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly says he was not hired to control Trump’s behavior or tweetsWhite House Chief of Staff John Kelly says he was not hired to control Trump’s behavior or tweets
Politics

“I was not brought to this job to control anything but the flow of information to our president so that he can make the best decisions.”

By Kelly Swanson
The Weeds
The Supreme Court really might deal a huge blow to gerrymanderingThe Supreme Court really might deal a huge blow to gerrymandering
Podcast
The Weeds

In the past, the Supreme Court has ruled on gerrymandering but never could come up with a solution to the problem. This case seems to be different.

By Kelly Swanson
Politics
Trump wants to change tax law to punish the NFLTrump wants to change tax law to punish the NFL
Politics

Trump continues to fan the flames of his culture war.

By Kelly Swanson
Politics
Poll: a majority of Americans do not believe Trump is fit to be presidentPoll: a majority of Americans do not believe Trump is fit to be president
Politics

The poll found that 56 percent of voters do not believe Trump is “fit to serve as president.”

By Kelly Swanson