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.
Twitter thread breaks down how this seemingly ‘inclusive’ bench targets homeless people
These design decisions are consciously made to drive away homeless people.
On May 14, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Twitter loses it over idea that changing babies’ diapers requires ‘consent’
This sexuality expert’s concept of ‘diaper consent’ isn’t flying with anyone.
On May 11, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Magazine apologizes for tossing Monica Lewinsky off guest list for Bill Clinton
‘Town & Country’ says its sorry for ‘the way the situation was handled.’
On May 10, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
White Yale student calls cops on Black student taking a nap in common room
Another day, another white person calling the police on a Black person for no good reason.
The internet is fighting over who’s ‘worse off’ in the Mormon Church-Boy Scouts parting of ways
Next year, the Scouts will allow girls—and the church will officially sever ties with the organization.
On May 9, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
DACA recipient’s graduation story has the internet in tears
‘It’s not about how long it takes you, but it’s about you getting there.’
Judge who lightly sentenced Brock Turner compares his decision to desegregation
Judge Aaron Persky currently faces a recall.
Could a ‘defund ICE’ strategy work in the 2018 election? Suraj Patel seems to think so
Meet the New York candidate who wants to turn Democrats into a party of action.
Black leaders criticize Cynthia Nixon for proposing cannabis licenses could be a ‘form of reparations’
Pot shops do not erase slavery.
On May 8, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Southern Baptist women call for leader’s resignation over sermons on women’s appearances, abuse
Paige Patterson told women to pray instead of leave their abusive husbands.
Neighbor calls cops on Black Airbnb guests who were carrying their own bags (updated)
Airbnb is standing by its guests.
On May 7, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
University officials apologize after Black students were manhandled at graduation
The university president says they’ve ended this ‘practice’—but why was it done to begin with?
People are sharing their mental illness truths for Mental Health Awareness Month
#ThingsPeopleHaveSaidAboutMyMentalIllness exposes the ignorance and shame that still shroud mental health.
Restaurant calls cops on Black couple—for not giving seats to white customer
The restaurant blamed the incident on the host—and not the manager who called the cops.
On May 4, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Caitlyn Jenner to address Parliament about ‘diversity’—and the internet is perplexed over this choice
Why is Trump-supporting Jenner talking about diversity issues in the U.K?
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