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Laura McGann

Former Vox Staff

Latest articles by Laura McGann

Politics
Anderson Cooper described Trump as “an obese turtle on his back flailing in the hot sun”Anderson Cooper described Trump as “an obese turtle on his back flailing in the hot sun”
Politics

Cooper used to be a conventional TV reporter. Then Trump became president.

By Laura McGann
Politics
Melania Trump’s changes to the White House Rose Garden, explainedMelania Trump’s changes to the White House Rose Garden, explained
Politics

She dug up trees and put in paved walkways.

By Laura McGann
The agonizing story of Tara Reade
Politics

I started reporting on Tara Reade’s story a year ago. Here’s what I found, and where I’m stuck.

By Laura McGann
Politics
America doesn’t want another Tea PartyAmerica doesn’t want another Tea Party
Politics

Don’t let Fox News fool you. 81 percent of Americans do not share the views of anti-quarantine protesters.

By Laura McGann
Politics
Trump’s coronavirus speech was laced with xenophobiaTrump’s coronavirus speech was laced with xenophobia
Politics

World leaders have long linked germs and immigrants to stoke fear in moments of crisis.

By Laura McGann
Politics
Elizabeth Warren’s political legacy should include destroying Mike Bloomberg and Chris MatthewsElizabeth Warren’s political legacy should include destroying Mike Bloomberg and Chris Matthews
Politics

On her way down, she took them with her.

By Laura McGann
The best argument for each of the 2020 Democratic frontrunners
Politics

Vox writers on the best case for each of the Democratic frontrunners.

By Dylan Matthews, Emily Stewart and 4 more
Politics
Chris Matthews’s misogyny shaped political journalism for a generationChris Matthews’s misogyny shaped political journalism for a generation
Politics

Let’s not lionize a journalist who demeaned women on air and in office.

By Laura McGann
Politics
It’s time for Hillary to say “I’m with her”It’s time for Hillary to say “I’m with her”
Politics

Clinton needs to stop complaining about Sanders and endorse the woman who can beat him and Trump.

By Laura McGann
Politics
One of America’s most prominent racists just received the Presidential Medal of FreedomOne of America’s most prominent racists just received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Politics

During the State of the Union, Donald Trump bestowed the highest civilian honor on Rush Limbaugh.

By Laura McGann