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Michelle Hackman

Michelle Hackman

Former politics reporter

    Latest articles by Michelle Hackman

    Politics
    Ruth Bader Ginsburg will make a cameo in a production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of VeniceRuth Bader Ginsburg will make a cameo in a production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice
    Politics

    She’s playing the judge.

    By Michelle Hackman
    World Politics
    EgyptAir Flight 181 hijacking: What we knowEgyptAir Flight 181 hijacking: What we know
    World Politics

    The plane made an unscheduled landing in Cyprus after a man claimed to be wearing a suicide vest.

    By Michelle Hackman
    World Politics
    Palmyra, before and after the ISIS takeoverPalmyra, before and after the ISIS takeover
    World Politics

    ISIS destroyed and pillaged the ancient city of Palmyra. Here’s what one expert says it will take to rebuild.

    By Michelle Hackman
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    William Shakespeare’s skull might actually be missing from his graveWilliam Shakespeare’s skull might actually be missing from his grave
    archives

    Did grave robbers steal Shakespeare’s skull from his grave? New research suggests it’s likely.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Muslim groups are organizing registration drives to mobilize voters against Donald TrumpMuslim groups are organizing registration drives to mobilize voters against Donald Trump
    Politics

    Trump’s candidacy is spurring a movement to get out the Muslim vote – against him.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Science
    The moving story behind America’s first penis transplantThe moving story behind America’s first penis transplant
    Science

    Doctors will soon perform the nation’s first penis transplant. Here’s why that matters.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Voters in Arizona had to wait in line for hours to cast ballots. Here’s why that matters.Voters in Arizona had to wait in line for hours to cast ballots. Here’s why that matters.
    Politics

    The long voting lines in Arizona are part of a larger problem.

    By Michelle Hackman
    World Politics
    New Zealand is not changing its flag after allNew Zealand is not changing its flag after all
    World Politics

    New Zealand’s flag looks too similar to Australia’s. But voters don’t care.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Poll: the public isn’t blaming Donald Trump for violence at his ralliesPoll: the public isn’t blaming Donald Trump for violence at his rallies
    Politics

    Only 14 percent of poll respondents — Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike — think Trump was to blame for his supporter’s attack on a protester.

    By Michelle Hackman