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Laura McGann

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Laura McGann

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    Media
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    Media

    Thrush will lose his White House beat and face a two-month suspension.

    By Laura McGann
    Politics
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    Politics

    Pelosi’s performance on Meet the Press is why so many women don’t come forward about sexual harassment.

    By Laura McGann
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    Politics

    Several women told Vox about their experiences with the star reporter, and the Times has suspended him pending an investigation.

    By Laura McGann
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    Life

    I don’t follow football. Commercials are commercials. But these days, I don’t dread the big game — I look forward to it. But not because I’m a football convert. It’s just the opposite: I don’t celebrate the Super Bowl.

    By Laura McGann
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