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Michelle Hackman

Michelle Hackman

Former politics reporter

I wrote about the 2016 campaign and other political/legal happenings that interest me.

Latest articles by Michelle Hackman

Politics
Bernie Sanders thinks Hillary Clinton isn’t “qualified” to be presidentBernie Sanders thinks Hillary Clinton isn’t “qualified” to be president
Politics

The two are headed toward a heated battle in New York.

By Michelle Hackman
archives
Philly’s mayor wants to try a new approach to the soda tax.Philly’s mayor wants to try a new approach to the soda tax.
archives

Jim Kenney isn’t saying “obesity.”

By Michelle Hackman
Politics
Why the New York Times downplayed the Panama PapersWhy the New York Times downplayed the Panama Papers
Play
Politics

The Panama Papers was a huge story. But you wouldn’t know by looking at the New York Times.

By Michelle Hackman
Politics
The Obama administration is making it easier for people with criminal records to find housingThe Obama administration is making it easier for people with criminal records to find housing
Politics

Denying someone housing based on their criminal record now counts as discrimination.

By Michelle Hackman
#MeToo
The new African-American history museum will still honor Bill Cosby. It will also mention the allegations against him.The new African-American history museum will still honor Bill Cosby. It will also mention the allegations against him.
#MeToo

“If they just speak about the contributions, there will be this enormous presence that is not talked about,” one of Cosby’s accusers said.

By Michelle Hackman
Politics
The bonkers sex scandal swirling around Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, explainedThe bonkers sex scandal swirling around Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, explained
Politics

Here’s the web of allegations that have ensnared Alabama’s governor.

By Michelle Hackman
Culture
April Fools’ Day, explained earnestlyApril Fools’ Day, explained earnestly
Culture
By Michelle Hackman
World Politics
What we know about Seif Eldin Mustafa, the man who hijacked EgyptAir Flight 181What we know about Seif Eldin Mustafa, the man who hijacked EgyptAir Flight 181
World Politics

The EgyptAir hijacker snapped a selfie with one of his hostages.

By Michelle Hackman
Politics
Trump is now refusing to back any GOP nominee other than himselfTrump is now refusing to back any GOP nominee other than himself
Politics

Donald Trump just abandoned his promise to support anyone who becomes the GOP nominee.

By Michelle Hackman
Technology
Why you should use Twitter’s new accessibility feature for blind users — even if you’re not blindWhy you should use Twitter’s new accessibility feature for blind users — even if you’re not blind
Technology

Adding captions to screenshots and photos makes a huge difference for internet users like me.

By Michelle Hackman