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Laura McGann

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Laura McGann

    Politics
    A way-too-early look at which 2020 Democratic contenders are overratedA way-too-early look at which 2020 Democratic contenders are overrated
    Politics

    The betting website PredictIt offers an opportunity to take stock of current conventional wisdom.

    By Dylan Matthews, Matthew Yglesias and 1 more
    Louis C.K. is another man creeping back from #MeToo jail
    Politics

    Celebrities accused of sexual misconduct aren’t being “ruined” by accusers.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Donald Trump seems fine with Nazis gathering on his lawnDonald Trump seems fine with Nazis gathering on his lawn
    Politics

    A year after Charlottesville, the president still doesn’t call out white supremacy by name.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Donald Trump is not delusionalDonald Trump is not delusional
    Politics

    White House aides want you to believe the president stands with Putin because he doesn’t get what’s going on.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    What Donald Trump and Rep. Jim Jordan really mean when they say “locker room talk”What Donald Trump and Rep. Jim Jordan really mean when they say “locker room talk”
    Politics

    They believe masculinity means never taking responsibility.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Bill Shine covered up sexual harassment at Fox News for decades until the plot blew up in his faceBill Shine covered up sexual harassment at Fox News for decades until the plot blew up in his face
    Politics

    The White House says they hired Shine because of his experience.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Sarah Sanders is upset because a restaurant wouldn’t serve her. She’s okay with it happening to gays.Sarah Sanders is upset because a restaurant wouldn’t serve her. She’s okay with it happening to gays.
    Politics

    “Restaurant-gate” is really about the Trump administration’s commitment to courting divisiveness.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Study: male political reporters retweet other dudes 3 times more than their female colleaguesStudy: male political reporters retweet other dudes 3 times more than their female colleagues
    Politics

    A new study reveals why female journalists are so much less influential on Twitter than men.

    By Laura McGann
    Are Democrats brave enough to run a woman against Donald Trump?
    Politics

    Liberals can’t decide how to deal with Trump in the era of #MeToo.

    By Laura McGann
    Culture
    Anthony Bourdain took responsibility for toxic masculinity and called out his friendsAnthony Bourdain took responsibility for toxic masculinity and called out his friends
    Culture

    We need more men like him.

    By Laura McGann