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Liz Plank

Liz Plank

Senior Video Correspondent

    Latest articles by Liz Plank

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    Donald Trump’s behavior is textbook emotional abuse, and Hillary Clinton isn’t his only victimDonald Trump’s behavior is textbook emotional abuse, and Hillary Clinton isn’t his only victim
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    Examining his behavior at Sunday night’s debate is enough to make it clear as a bell.

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    Think sexism against Hillary Clinton is bad? Wait until she wins.Think sexism against Hillary Clinton is bad? Wait until she wins.
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    Instead of ushering in a new era of gender equality, Clinton’s presidency could become a referendum on female leadership.

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    Kaine makes a crucial point during VP debate: you can be both Christian and pro-choiceKaine makes a crucial point during VP debate: you can be both Christian and pro-choice
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    Kaine preserved the frame of pro-choice policies as a religious one.

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    Most men think sexism is over, so I asked Joss Whedon to read them my thoughts
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    According to a majority of men in the United States, sexism is totally over.

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    Actual question: Is Trump’s female outreach a parody?Actual question: Is Trump’s female outreach a parody?
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    7 ways for women to disappear so their clothes won’t upset anybody7 ways for women to disappear so their clothes won’t upset anybody
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    Summer is almost over, but it doesn’t mean body shaming has to be.

    By Liz Plank
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    Donald Trump has no problem with lying but plenty of problems with the truthDonald Trump has no problem with lying but plenty of problems with the truth
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    The Republican presidential candidate’s relationship with the truth can seem unbelievable.

    By Liz Plank
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    One tweet that perfectly captures what it’s like to be a woman running for presidentOne tweet that perfectly captures what it’s like to be a woman running for president
    While Brock Turner was in jail, 75,000 American women were raped
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    Turner was released from jail on Friday, September 2.

    By Liz Plank