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Brenden Gallagher


Brenden Gallagher is a politics reporter and cultural commentator. His work has been published by Motherboard, Complex, and VH1. He’s the co-founder of Beer Money Films, an indie production company. Based in Los Angeles, he works in television drama as a writers assistant.

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2020 candidates the internet is already exhausted by

The fatigue is real.

On Nov 19, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Progressive ballot measures were the big winner in the 2018 midterms

Voters were progressive on issues, if not candidates.

On Nov 7, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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What ballot measures should progressives support on Nov. 6?

Some states could make some interesting changes on Election Day.

On Nov 5, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Who is Ammar Campa-Najjar, the man trying to take down the vaping congressman?

There's a newcomer on the scene in California.

On Nov 3, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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A meme is born: Why people love Lady Gaga’s ‘Why Did You Do That?’

Just try *not* dancing to this song.

On Nov 1, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Texas’ Mike Siegel wants to be the Lone Star State’s House progressive

He's a Beto O'Rourke for the House of Representatives.

On Nov 1, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Can a progressive play in Indiana? Liz Watson sure thinks so

Meet Liz.

On Oct 30, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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‘Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj’ brings a fresh perspective to late-night comedy

Minhaj tackles hot-button issues in the first two episodes of his new show.

On Oct 29, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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It’s time to regulate all those dang electric scooters

A lawsuit against Bird, Lime reveals the problem with these things.

On Oct 29, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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What does it mean to repeatedly call yourself a ‘nationalist?’

Can you be a nationalist and globalist at the same time?

On Oct 27, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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What you need to know about voter suppression efforts across America

People are trying to sound the alarm.

On Oct 22, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

The case against Uber Works.

Uber Works wants to disrupt the idea of a living wage

'Temporary staff' might be good for business—but not for the staffers.

On Oct 20, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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What is your state’s voter registration deadline?

It's not too late in a lot of places.

On Oct 20, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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‘Pod Save America’ doesn’t deserve an HBO show

The podcast fails as a TV show and as political analysis.

On Oct 16, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Paul Giamatti and Kathryn Hahn elevate New York City dramedy, ‘Private Life’

The deep cast shines in this familiar-but-sharp Netflix film.

On Oct 9, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher