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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.

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Fox News hit with 3 more lawsuits for racial, gender discrimination

This brings the total number of discrimination suits against Fox, by just a single firm, to 23.

On May 23, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Clarence Thomas

Clarence Thomas breaks with conservatives to rule against racial gerrymandering

The ruling will likely influence gerrymandering litigation across the South.

On May 23, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Ariana Grande’s tour reportedly suspended after Manchester attack

Grande said she is "broken."

On May 23, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Watch these violinists obliterate the ‘Spider-Man’ theme song

The classic 'Spider-Man' theme could be avenged.

On May 21, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Watch this terrifying video of two Maglev trains passing each other at 500 mph

Just imagine the shock, being aboard that train...

On May 21, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Donald Trump bowing for the King of Saudi Arabia

Trump appears to bow for Saudi Arabian king, and Twitter goes bonkers

Was it a bow? A curtsy? An admission of hypocrisy? Who really knows!

On May 20, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Enes Kantar allegedly detained in a Romanian airport

NBA player who thinks Turkish president is the ‘Hitler of our century’ gets detained in Romanian airport

It didn't stop Kanter from snapping photos with the people guarding him.

On May 20, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Little Miss Flint

The internet says #ImWithMari after Little Miss Flint opened up about being cyberbullied

Little Miss Flint isn't letting the cyberbullies stand in her way.

On May 20, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Kathryn and her dog Soldier Campbell in the Timber Creek High School yearbook

Golden Retriever gets his own picture in owner’s high school yearbook

It's an honor well-deserved.

On May 20, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Teachers fired for giving student with ADHD ‘Most Likely to Not Pay Attention’ award

The student's mom was not pleased.

On May 19, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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‘Stealthing’ is sexual assault—and states are moving to recognize it as such

California has just introduced a bill to classify 'stealthing' as rape.

On May 18, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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White House staffers are going through the ‘stages of grief’ and checking in with support groups

Frustrated and exhausted, they're relying on each other.

On May 18, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Scattered red pill capsules.

New Hampshire representative behind Reddit’s misogynistic ‘Red Pill’ has resigned

The representative previously denied all connections to the infamous subreddit.

On May 17, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Baylor faces 7th Title IX suit as former student alleges gang rape by football players

She says as many as 8 players drugged and assaulted her.

On May 17, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Researchers have successfully implanted 3D-printed ovaries—in mice

The science could help women with reproductive issues.

On May 17, 2017 by Samantha Grasso