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Laura McGann

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Laura McGann

    Politics
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    Politics

    Two reality TV stars met in the Oval Office. Guess which one got taken seriously?

    By Laura McGann
    The still-raging controversy over Al Franken’s resignation, explained
    Politics

    Progressive men won’t stop emailing me about it.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Donald Trump reportedly knew about two more Schneiderman accusersDonald Trump reportedly knew about two more Schneiderman accusers
    Politics

    The New Yorker reported on four women. A court filing suggests there are two more.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Trump’s doctor just made Stormy Daniels’ story even more credibleTrump’s doctor just made Stormy Daniels’ story even more credible
    Politics

    Harold Bornstein says he was also intimidated by a mystery Trump associate.

    By Laura McGann
    I believe Bill Cosby
    Politics

    A juror was swayed by the comedian’s own words.

    By Laura McGann
    Media
    The real reason Michelle Wolf is under attack is because her Sarah Sanders jokes are trueThe real reason Michelle Wolf is under attack is because her Sarah Sanders jokes are true
    Media

    Sarah Huckabee Sanders can dish it, but Republicans can’t take it.

    By Laura McGann
    Media
    Maureen Dowd smeared Monica Lewinsky. Now she’s undermining #MeToo.Maureen Dowd smeared Monica Lewinsky. Now she’s undermining #MeToo.
    Media

    Dowd should have forfeited her right to talk about sexual harassment years ago.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    When does Hope Hicks get to be a “wunderkind” instead of a “former model”?When does Hope Hicks get to be a “wunderkind” instead of a “former model”?
    Politics

    The media undermined Hicks with sexist language right up until her last day.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Of course Ivanka Trump believes her dad’s accusers. She just doesn’t care.Of course Ivanka Trump believes her dad’s accusers. She just doesn’t care.
    Politics

    Powerful people often know victims are telling the truth and they dismiss them anyway.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
    Why Donald Trump suddenly cares about “due process”Why Donald Trump suddenly cares about “due process”
    Politics

    #MeToo is hitting a little too close to home.

    By Laura McGann

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