Brenden Gallagher

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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What is Democratic Socialists of America, and what does it want?

Why does it seem like they've come out of nowhere?

On Jun 28, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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What last night’s big progressive wins mean for the 2018 midterms

Things could change between now and November.

On Jun 27, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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These are the candidates who are committed to abolishing ICE

Dems are recognizing they need to take a stand against the anti-immigration agency.

On Jun 27, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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The Trump administration’s war on people with disabilities

Corey Lewandowski's 'womp, womp' comment is on par with Trump's behavior and policies.

On Jun 22, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Where the money Trump spent on family separation could have gone

It was a pricey policy.

On Jun 21, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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The case for abolishing the Department of Homeland Security

ICE is terrible, but DHS is its wasteful, inhumane counterpart.

On Jun 20, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Why Obama is getting blamed for Trump’s border policies

Obama did start some practices that Trump is continuing.

On Jun 19, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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What is Medicaid—and how is it different from Medicare?

You’ve definitely read about government-subsidized healthcare, but it can be hard to distinguish between multiple federally funded programs.

On Jun 18, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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What you need to know about swatting, gamers’ favorite harassment tactic

Officials still don't know how to regulate it.

On Jun 16, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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The unsettling connection between the military and white supremacy

Extremist groups are using military training to further spread their hate.

On Jun 15, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Gang databases are growing in major cities—and they’re fueling racial profiling and deportation

New York and Chicago are still tracking 'gang members'—and targeting people of color.

On Jun 13, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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What is r/TheRedPill, the infamous men’s rights subreddit?

The den of misogyny is where certain men celebrate being awakened to the dangers of feminism.

On Jun 6, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about Medicare

What exactly are the "parts" of Medicare?

On May 30, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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Could Bernie Sanders run — and win — in 2020?

Sanders could face more opposition this time around.

On May 24, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher

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‘The Faith of Donald Trump’: Reviewing the president’s spiritual biography

They take lots of leaps of faith.

On May 23, 2018 by Brenden Gallagher