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.
Footage shows Arizona police violently beating unarmed Black man—for not sitting down
The officers knocked the man out before handcuffing him and zip-tying his feet.
On Jun 6, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Miss America is getting rid of its swimsuit competition—and not everyone is pleased
Miss America will no longer be judged based on her physical appearance. Or so they say.
On Jun 5, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Melania Trump has made her first public appearance in 24 days
The first lady was spotted at Gold Star family event—if you squint hard enough.
The first and latest Gerber babies pose for an adorably precious moment
This might just be the most sacred image on the internet.
On Jun 4, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Bill Clinton’s personal apology to Monica Lewinsky is long overdue
The former president is not willing to reexamine is actions in the wake of #MeToo.
Senator’s livestream shows him being denied access to immigrant children’s shelter (updated)
Sen. Jeff Merkley wants answers.
‘Intersectional feminism’ isn’t a complicated concept
Your guide to the history, practice, and necessity of intersectionality.
On Jun 3, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Teen caught playing N-word hangman claims he’s not racist
The illustration also includes a Klansman and a figure on a burning cross.
On May 31, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
There’s no way Melania Trump wrote the tweet assuring her safety
Those ‘blink twice for help’ protest posters would come in handy right about now.
Mother says Southwest asked her to ‘prove’ relationship to her biracial son
The agent reportedly asked to see Facebook posts as proof.
On May 30, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Former Snap engineer describes sexist, toxic culture in farewell letter
The company admits only 13 percent of its technology-related roles are filled by women.
Strangers donate more than $30,000 to Irish citizens voting for abortion rights (updated)
The money helped voters get #HometoVote.
On May 25, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Rachel Dolezal faces charges for allegedly scamming the welfare system
Rachel Dolezal could face up to 15 years in prison.
ACLU report says detained immigrant children abused by agents
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has called the report ‘unfounded and baseless.’
On May 24, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Internet blames Kendrick Lamar for white woman saying N-word
This white woman knew better.
On May 23, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
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