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Michelle Hackman

Michelle Hackman

Former politics reporter

    Latest articles by Michelle Hackman

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    Chris Christie drops out after reshaping the presidential race by tanking Marco RubioChris Christie drops out after reshaping the presidential race by tanking Marco Rubio
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    He may have gone down, but he did his best to take someone with him.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Why young women are so upset at Madeleine Albright and Gloria Steinem, explainedWhy young women are so upset at Madeleine Albright and Gloria Steinem, explained
    Politics

    The growing rift between feminists over Hillary Clinton, explained.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Donald Trump swears he won’t call anyone a pussy once he wins the White HouseDonald Trump swears he won’t call anyone a pussy once he wins the White House
    Politics

    Would the Donald act differently as commander in chief?

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Donald Trump called Ted Cruz a “pussy” — and the media won’t repeat itDonald Trump called Ted Cruz a “pussy” — and the media won’t repeat it
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    Watch: the reprehensible word Donald Trump used to describe his top rival.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    The tiny New Hampshire town that votes at midnight has spokenThe tiny New Hampshire town that votes at midnight has spoken
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    John Kasich and Bernie Sanders are the winners in the first town to vote in New Hampshire.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    Why do young people love Bernie Sanders? An expert weighs in.Why do young people love Bernie Sanders? An expert weighs in.
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    Why young people matter in the 2016 election.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Sports
    Al Jazeera accused Peyton Manning of using the doping drug HGH. Here’s what we know.Al Jazeera accused Peyton Manning of using the doping drug HGH. Here’s what we know.
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    Rumors are circulating that the Denver Broncos’ star quarterback used human growth hormone, which is forbidden in professional sports.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Politics
    A court just made it harder to pass strict gun lawsA court just made it harder to pass strict gun laws
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    A federal appeals court has cast doubt on the legality of Maryland’s assault weapons ban.

    By Michelle Hackman
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    Criminal charges were just filed against the utility responsible for the California gas leakCriminal charges were just filed against the utility responsible for the California gas leak
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    The utility could be fined $25,000 for each day it failed to report the leak.

    By Michelle Hackman
    Technology
    Intel publicly promised to hire a more diverse staff. It worked, kind of.Intel publicly promised to hire a more diverse staff. It worked, kind of.
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    Here are the results of Intel’s $300 million push to increase workplace diversity.

    By Michelle Hackman