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.
Adjusting to America: What happened to the migrant girl whose cries shook the country
The voice of the family separation crisis is now quietly beginning life in Houston.
On Sep 14, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Nas denies ex-wife Kelis’ account of physical, mental abuse
Nas has accused Kelis of ‘taking advantage’ of the Me Too movement.
On Sep 7, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Woman gets 7 years in prison after smuggling cocaine for catfisher
The person she wanted to find a new life with tricked her into nearly 8 years of prison.
On Sep 6, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Serial ‘dine-n-dash dater’ faces felony charges for sticking his dates with expensive bills
He faces up to 13 years in prison.
On Aug 29, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Jessamyn Stanley is fighting for radical visibility and yoga for every body
She isn’t shying away from the word ‘fat.’ She’s fighting for more visibility.
On Aug 28, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Yes, ambulatory wheelchair users exist—and aren’t ‘faking’ when they use aids
Twitter users who can stand but still need aids want you to know that they’re thriving.
On Aug 14, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Man swaps ‘Redskins’ logo for ‘Caucasians’—and watches white people get offended
This experiment in empathy failed.
On Aug 1, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Viral video of ‘Uber driver’ throwing his ‘passenger’ into a fountain stumps the internet
These pranksters even fooled New Yorkers.
On Jul 31, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
ACLU’s new livestreaming app helps immigrants at the border set the record straight
MigraCam wants to keep ICE and border patrol agents accountable.
On Jul 23, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
New York intern’s unrealistic financials set the internet ablaze
The internet cannot handle this intern’s $1,100 monthly allowance.
On Jul 18, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Lena Dunham serves Instagram a reality check on bodies and beauty standards
Lena Dunham says she’s ‘leaning in’ to her body’s changes.
On Jul 12, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Black child’s lawn care business flourishes after white neighbor’s senseless call to police
He responded with purpose.
On Jul 2, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
A comprehensive guide to understanding cultural appropriation
What’s the difference between appropriation and appreciation?
On Jun 30, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
‘No cops at Pride’ is your favorite meme celebrating LGBTQ history, Danny DeVito
No cops at Pride? No problem.
On Jun 12, 2018 by Samantha Grasso
Video shows white people cheering about going ‘N-word hunting’
One woman has been fired from her job over it.
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