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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.

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Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland has strong record on government transparency

The Chicago-born Garland is a veteran of the second-most important court in the country.

On Mar 23, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech
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5 things the new iPhone SE can do that your old iPhone can’t

Apple's new 4-inch iPhone is a throwback to simpler times

On Mar 21, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech
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Here’s how to livestream March Madness 2016 for free

Game time.

On Mar 17, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Streaming
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What are superdelegates, and why are they important?

Can a group of 700 party insiders decide who becomes the Democratic presidential nominee?

On Mar 16, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech
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Uber wins and its drivers lose during D.C. Metro shutdown

Everyone had to adapt during the unprecedented shutdown.

On Mar 16, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech
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Here’s who’s expected to win and lose in today’s ‘Mega Tuesday’ primaries

The first round of "winner-take-all" GOP primaries is today.

On Mar 15, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech
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6 apps every live music fan should download

Your smartphone isn't just a makeshift lighter.

On Mar 12, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Streaming
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How to register to vote online in your state

You can save a little time on fulfilling your civic duties.

On Mar 12, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

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These 4 essential apps will make your taxes less painful

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

On Mar 11, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech
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The 6 best Election 2016 Chrome extensions to make the Internet great again

Take your Web back.

On Mar 9, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech
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In honor of International Women’s Day, the ladies we admire most online

From Anna Kendrick to Gigi Gorgeous, these women run the Web.

On Mar 8, 2016 by Allison Keves, Amrita Khalid, Angela Lashbrook, Cynthia McKelvey, Melanie Price, Michelle Jaworski, Monica Riese, Rachael Berkey, Rae Votta, Selena Larson

IRL
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I solved the murder of Batman’s parents using an Amazon Echo

You can now play a "choose your own adventure" Batman story on your Alexa.

On Mar 7, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

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How to move to Canada to escape the Trump administration

Our neighbor to the north is looking pretty good right now.

On Mar 3, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech
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There’s a ridiculously easy way to find your lost Android phone using Google

If only there was a version of this for your keys.

On Mar 2, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech
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What is Super Tuesday, and why is it important?

The biggest sweep of consecutive primaries happens on Tuesday.

On Feb 29, 2016 by Amrita Khalid

Tech