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Lindsay Maizland

Lindsay Maizland

Former Foreign Intern

    Latest articles by Lindsay Maizland

    World Politics
    Pakistan just issued its first passport with a transgender categoryPakistan just issued its first passport with a transgender category
    World Politics

    It’s a milestone for trans activists.

    By Lindsay Maizland
    World Politics
    The CIA’s torture program, as explained by the psychologists who designed itThe CIA’s torture program, as explained by the psychologists who designed it
    World Politics
    Grenfell Tower, explained: how a deadly fire in London became a political crisisGrenfell Tower, explained: how a deadly fire in London became a political crisis
    World Politics

    Grenfell Tower residents knew they were in danger. Nobody paid attention. Then their building caught on fire.

    By Lindsay Maizland
    Politics
    Meet Rachel Brand, who may soon oversee the Trump-Russia investigationMeet Rachel Brand, who may soon oversee the Trump-Russia investigation
    Politics

    Associate Attorney General Rachel Brand would take over if Rod Rosenstein recuses himself.

    By Lindsay Maizland
    World Politics
    World leaders tell jokes about Trump. But the implications aren’t funny at all.World leaders tell jokes about Trump. But the implications aren’t funny at all.
    World Politics

    Australia’s prime minister, Mexico’s former president, and even Putin have all trolled Trump.

    By Lindsay Maizland
    World Politics
    Watch: Australia’s prime minister mocks Trump in a new leaked videoWatch: Australia’s prime minister mocks Trump in a new leaked video
    World Politics

    “We are winning so much.”

    By Lindsay Maizland
    World Politics
    Leo Varadkar is Ireland’s new prime minister. He’s also openly gay and an immigrant’s son.Leo Varadkar is Ireland’s new prime minister. He’s also openly gay and an immigrant’s son.
    World Politics

    He leads Ireland’s conservative center-right party.

    By Lindsay Maizland
    Politics
    Trump still hasn’t appointed anyone to these 14 key national security positionsTrump still hasn’t appointed anyone to these 14 key national security positions
    Politics

    No one has been officially nominated to lead ICE, the TSA, or the FBI.

    By Lindsay Maizland
    World Politics
    The London fire: 12 people are dead, and rescue efforts continue in the 24-story towerThe London fire: 12 people are dead, and rescue efforts continue in the 24-story tower
    World Politics

    Firefighters are working to put out the blaze, even 12 hours after it ignited.

    By Lindsay Maizland
    World Politics
    North Korea released an American student. Dennis Rodman’s visit probably had nothing to do with it.North Korea released an American student. Dennis Rodman’s visit probably had nothing to do with it.
    World Politics

    University of Virginia student Otto Warmbier was medically evacuated from North Korea in a coma on Tuesday.

    By Lindsay Maizland

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