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Laura McGann

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Laura McGann

    Lucy Flores isn’t alone. Joe Biden has a long history of touching women inappropriately.
    Politics

    The media gave Biden a pass for years. It won’t in 2020.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Why sexual assault victims stay silent example 1 million: Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross are defending Michael JacksonWhy sexual assault victims stay silent example 1 million: Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross are defending Michael Jackson
    Politics

    Streisand says Jackson’s abuse of children “didn’t kill them.”

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Beto is playing to liberal fears about running a woman against TrumpBeto is playing to liberal fears about running a woman against Trump
    Politics

    A woman could never make his “born to be in it” remark.

    By Laura McGann
    Media
    NYT columnist Bret Stephens inadvertently explains why women don’t report sexual harassmentNYT columnist Bret Stephens inadvertently explains why women don’t report sexual harassment
    Media

    In an exchange about the price of rude emails, Stephens confirms retaliation is real.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    The suspiciously sexist views of Amy Klobuchar’s management style, explainedThe suspiciously sexist views of Amy Klobuchar’s management style, explained
    Politics

    Klobuchar tops the “worst boss in Congress” list. Right in front of six other female senators.

    By Laura McGann
    8 women say George H.W. Bush groped them. Their claims deserve to be remembered as we assess his legacy.
    Politics

    Those we entrust with power need to use it for all of us.

    By Laura McGann
    Gillum 2020?
    Politics

    Why progressives are chattering about a Florida Democrat still running for governor.

    By Laura McGann and Stavros Agorakis
    The desperate demagogue
    Politics

    Trump has no choice but to escalate.

    By Laura McGann and Stavros Agorakis
    Politics
    CNN aired Trump rambling about immigrants for 27 minutesCNN aired Trump rambling about immigrants for 27 minutes
    Politics

    In an echo of 2016, the president got to repeat falsehoods uninterrupted.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Let’s stop pretending Trump is just pretendingLet’s stop pretending Trump is just pretending
    Politics

    He’s been a dangerous demagogue since before he was a politician.

    By Laura McGann