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Victoria M. Massie

Victoria M. Massie

Former Race & Identities Reporter

For more information: victoriammassie.com

Latest articles by Victoria M. Massie

Politics
In 1966, long voting lines were a sign of progress. In 2016, they’re a symbol of suppression.In 1966, long voting lines were a sign of progress. In 2016, they’re a symbol of suppression.
Politics

Fifty years after long voting lines broke barriers, they’re building them back up.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
Ohio Democrats issue 11th-hour appeal to Supreme Court to stop voter intimidationOhio Democrats issue 11th-hour appeal to Supreme Court to stop voter intimidation
Politics

Voter safety has become a key issue leading up to Election Day.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
Journalist covering Standing Rock captures video of police shooting her point blank with rubber bulletJournalist covering Standing Rock captures video of police shooting her point blank with rubber bullet
Politics

This is the latest evidence of escalating police violence.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
Civil rights leaders fought to make voting easier. An Alabama Republican didn’t get the memo.Civil rights leaders fought to make voting easier. An Alabama Republican didn’t get the memo.
Politics

John Merrill thinks guaranteeing people the right to vote “cheapens” the civil rights movement’s fight to, well, vote.

By Victoria M. Massie
Culture
The Chief Wahoo Curse demands Cleveland recognize Native Americans as more than mascotsThe Chief Wahoo Curse demands Cleveland recognize Native Americans as more than mascots
Culture

Cleveland’s World Series loss may be a victory after all.

By Victoria M. Massie
Culture
Beyoncé‘s “Daddy Lessons” is a reminder of country music’s black and West African rootsBeyoncé‘s “Daddy Lessons” is a reminder of country music’s black and West African roots
Culture

Beyoncé pushes against country music’s “little white myth.”

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
Mississippi black church burned, vandalized with “Vote Trump” just days before electionMississippi black church burned, vandalized with “Vote Trump” just days before election
Politics

Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons calls the act an attack on the church and the black community.

By Victoria M. Massie
Technology
What the viral Facebook check-in at Standing Rock says about activist surveillanceWhat the viral Facebook check-in at Standing Rock says about activist surveillance
Technology

The post is about more than just solidarity with protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

By Victoria M. Massie
Climate
To understand the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, you need to understand tribal sovereigntyTo understand the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, you need to understand tribal sovereignty
Climate

Policy has to be paired with indigenous people’s experiences.

By Victoria M. Massie
Politics
Voting from a Native American reservation is much harder than it should beVoting from a Native American reservation is much harder than it should be
Politics

A legal expert explains the unique, underdiscussed voting struggles Native Americans face in Arizona.

By Victoria M. Massie