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Kelly Swanson

Former intern

    Latest articles by Kelly Swanson

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    We asked aspiring women coders what they thought of the Google memo. Here’s what they said.We asked aspiring women coders what they thought of the Google memo. Here’s what they said.
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    “I actually feel more empowered.”

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    Scandals aside, airlines actually don’t bump that many people off flightsScandals aside, airlines actually don’t bump that many people off flights
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    Airlines are seeing their lowest bumping rates in 20 years.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    The decline of the conservative white Democrat: Jim Justice switches to the GOPThe decline of the conservative white Democrat: Jim Justice switches to the GOP
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    West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is switching to the Republican Party only nine months after being elected as a Democrat.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    Trump: the White House is “a real dump”Trump: the White House is “a real dump”
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    The president frequents his golf club at Bedminster to escape the White House “dump.”

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    Trump tells cops they should rough people up more during arrestsTrump tells cops they should rough people up more during arrests
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    “Please, don’t be too nice,” said Trump.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    McCain explains his dramatic vote against the GOP’s last-ditch Obamacare repeal ideaMcCain explains his dramatic vote against the GOP’s last-ditch Obamacare repeal idea
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    Skinny repeal “offered no replacement to actually reform our healthcare system.”

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    Sen. Lindsey Graham: “There will be holy hell to pay” if Trump fires SessionsSen. Lindsey Graham: “There will be holy hell to pay” if Trump fires Sessions
    Politics

    Lindsey Graham defends Jeff Sessions against Trump’s recent attacks.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    Trump tweets that he will sign literally any health care billTrump tweets that he will sign literally any health care bill
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    The president is ready, “pen in hand,” and willing to sign anything, “Repeal or Repeal & Replace.”

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    5 things to know about Anthony Scaramucci, the hedge fund manager turned White House spokesperson5 things to know about Anthony Scaramucci, the hedge fund manager turned White House spokesperson
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    Meet the new White House communications director.

    By Kelly Swanson
    Politics
    A new poll finds even Trump supporters are wavering on his scandalsA new poll finds even Trump supporters are wavering on his scandals
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    His style is less enchanting to voters who initially supported it.

    By Kelly Swanson

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