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.
Suspected Austin serial bomber dies after explosion, police chase (updated)
Authorities said they haven’t determined whether the suspect left other bombs or if he acted alone.
On Mar 21, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Paris sex doll ‘brothel’ criticized for fueling rape fantasies
Experts say critics might be right.
On Mar 20, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Supreme Court to decide if Trump administration can detain previously jailed immigrants
This refers to immigrants and lawful residents who were jailed for minor offenses years ago.
Immigration films flooded SXSW, showing the need for more nuanced storytelling
In the Trump era, these films are more necessary than ever.
On Mar 19, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
D.C. council member apologizes after insinuating Jews control the weather
‘This climate manipulation.’
Time’s Up calls for investigation into DA who failed to prosecute Weinstein
Time’s Up is driven to stop the oversight of sexual assault survivors.
Student speaks out after receiving corporal punishment for school walkout
He says he respects the adults involved—but doesn’t agree with being swatted.
On Mar 16, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Police investigating 2 women who took children to vandalize a mosque
Videos show the women schooling the kids on being ‘American patriots.’
On Mar 15, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Here are the 7 places in the U.S. where women earn more money than men
All of these places are mostly made up of minority communities, if that speaks to anything.
Snapchat offers a sobering view of the National School Walkout
Snapchat’s National School Walkout stories confirm that children are showing up against gun violence.
On Mar 14, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Feminists explain why Gina Haspel’s CIA directorship is not a feminist win
Sorry, but torture is not a cornerstone of feminism.
GOP candidate apologizes after calling Parkland teen activist a ‘skinhead lesbian’
He called another Parkland student a ‘liar.’
On Mar 13, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
ICE spokesperson quits over ‘false public statements’ from Trump administration
‘I quit because I didn’t want to perpetuate misleading facts.’
‘Roommate from hell’ gets special probation, may avoid criminal charges
You may remember her as the woman who smeared period blood on her roommate’s belongings.
Parkland victim’s father paints heartbreaking mural memorializing his son
Watch him complete the touching portrait.
On Mar 12, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
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