Samantha Grasso
Samantha Grasso is a former IRL staff writer for the Daily Dot with a reporting emphasis on immigration. Her work has appeared on AJ+, Vox, Splinter, Los Angeles Magazine, and Austin Monthly.
Trump administration is reuniting immigrant families—and fitting parents with ankle monitors
Its ‘catch and release’ policy returns, and the internet has some feelings about it.
On Jul 11, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
We regret to inform you that the summer’s latest Insta-pic trend is ‘Barbie feet’
Life in plastic, it’s fantastic!
On Jul 10, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Texas nonprofit writes Trump $20 million check to reunite families
They’re going along with the government’s roadblocks to reunite families.
Employees of ‘feminist’ brand confronted CEO over his sexually abusive past—so he fired them
Welcome to male-branded ‘feminism’ in 2018.
El Paso cop waves gun at group of kids, drags one into the street
The officer is now on desk duty while under investigation.
On Jul 9, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Teen arrested in Iran for dancing in Instagram videos
Activists say she was forced by the state to give a public confession.
Miss Massachusetts contestant resigns after #MeToo mocked onstage
The sexual assault survivor isn’t here for the mockery.
No, Zac Efron, you can’t wear dreadlocks ‘just for fun’
Yes, this is an example of cultural appropriation.
On Jul 6, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Say hello to ‘ID Adam,’ the latest white person to call the police on a Black neighbor for no reason
‘ID Adam’ didn’t believe his Black neighbor belonged at the pool.
Trans entertainers want Hollywood to know they’re open for cisgender roles, too
Transgender performers want, and deserve, a seat at the table.
On Jul 5, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Tennessee’s election site is not allowing naturalized citizens to register to vote
At least 10 people reportedly had issues registering online.
On Jul 3, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Women are reminding Sen. Susan Collins what’s at stake over justice pick—with wire hangers
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is also feeling the hanger heat.
Thai teen soccer team missing for 10 days found trapped in cave
It could take months to get them out of there, though.
Black child’s lawn care business flourishes after white neighbor’s senseless call to police
He responded with purpose.
On Jul 2, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
A comprehensive guide to understanding cultural appropriation
What’s the difference between appropriation and appreciation?
On Jun 30, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
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