amrita-khalid

Amrita Khalid


Amrita Khalid is a technology and politics reporter who specializes in breaking down complex issues into practical, useful terms. A former contributor to CQ, a Congressional news and analysis site, she's currently a master's candidate in international relations at the University of Leeds.

beto orourke 2020

Beto O’Rourke was ‘born’ to run for president, but what about actually governing?

Is he more substance than style?

On May 27, 2019 by Amrita Khalid

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Kirsten Gillibrand wants her women’s issues policies to set her apart in 2020

It's a crowded field, but she's offering a vision.

On Apr 10, 2019 by Amrita Khalid

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Elizabeth Warren hopes policy will set her apart in 2020

She's putting her proposals front and center.

On Apr 1, 2019 by Amrita Khalid

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How to spot a Russian troll on social media

Russian trolls are not as duplicitous as you may think.

On Feb 3, 2019 by Amrita Khalid

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How to tell the deep web from the dark web

It's not all international criminal rings.

On Jan 20, 2019 by Amrita Khalid

how to post on reddit

Here’s how to post on Reddit

It's easier than it seems.

On Nov 17, 2018 by Amrita Khalid

libertarians running for congress

Here are the libertarian candidates in every state

Libertarians are crowding the ballots in 2018.

On Nov 4, 2018 by Amrita Khalid

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Who are the Democratic Socialist candidates in your state?

2018 is their breakout election.

On Oct 31, 2018 by Amrita Khalid

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A pro-Donald Trump rally in London featured MAGA hats and American flags

Yes, Donald Trump has some British supporters.

On Jul 14, 2018 by Amrita Khalid

Black Cube

What is Black Cube, the Cambridge Analytica-linked intelligence firm?

It's even more nefarious than it sounds.

On Apr 7, 2018 by Amrita Khalid

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5 things you didn’t know about John Bolton, Trump’s new national security adviser

Bolton is bad.

On Mar 24, 2018 by Amrita Khalid

Dan Bongino

Dan Bongino’s Clinton-Russia theories are something to behold

He is a podcasting freak of nature.

On Mar 17, 2018 by Amrita Khalid

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Would Trump’s plan to arm teachers have any real effect?

Experts are divided on the matter.

On Mar 7, 2018 by Amrita Khalid

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What is FISA, the surveillance act tearing Congress apart?

It's tearing Congress apart.

On Mar 6, 2018 by Amrita Khalid

what is chain migration

4 myths about ‘chain migration,’ debunked

Here's what you need to know.

On Feb 8, 2018 by Amrita Khalid