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Kelly Swanson

Former intern

    Latest articles by Kelly Swanson

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    Science

    These divisions aren’t going away.

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    Politics
    Donald Trump looked at the eclipse without glassesDonald Trump looked at the eclipse without glasses
    Politics

    Trump ignored the advice of scientists and public health officials around the country.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    10 American sailors missing after USS John S. McCain collides with tanker10 American sailors missing after USS John S. McCain collides with tanker
    Politics

    The Navy is investigating what could be its worst disaster in recent memory.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    The NY Post Survivor: White House cover is once again relevantThe NY Post Survivor: White House cover is once again relevant
    Politics

    With Steve Bannon’s departure Friday, three of the seven officials pictured are now gone.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    Almost half of Americans want Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue to stayAlmost half of Americans want Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue to stay
    Politics

    48 percent of Americans polled either strongly or somewhat disapprove of the removal of the statue.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    Baltimore removed all 4 of its Confederate statues overnightBaltimore removed all 4 of its Confederate statues overnight
    Politics
    Full transcript: Donald Trump’s press conference defending the Charlottesville rallyFull transcript: Donald Trump’s press conference defending the Charlottesville rally
    Politics

    Yes, he really said all of that.

    By Libby Nelson and Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    Watch: protesters drag down Confederate soldier statue in Durham, North CarolinaWatch: protesters drag down Confederate soldier statue in Durham, North Carolina
    Politics

    Another one bites the dust.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    After Charlottesville, more cities are moving to take down Confederate monumentsAfter Charlottesville, more cities are moving to take down Confederate monuments
    Politics

    Baltimore and Lexington, Kentucky, plan to start the process of removing Confederate statues.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    Republicans asked about voter fraud were also likely to back delaying 2020 electionsRepublicans asked about voter fraud were also likely to back delaying 2020 elections
    Politics

    About half of Republicans would support postponing the 2020 election so the country can address claims of voter fraud.

    By Kelly Swanson

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