samantha-grasso

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.

New York Times tweeted a poll about Christine Blasey Ford's believability

New York Times tweets, quickly deletes poll over Christine Blasey Ford’s credibility

The Times messed up, big time.

On Sep 27, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Christine Blasey Ford at the Kavanaugh hearing

The shaking in Christine Blasey Ford’s voice has brought the internet to tears

She said the most vivid memory of the alleged assault was 'the uproarious laughter' between the two men.

On Sep 27, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Lady Gaga, satisfying videos, and 'the Good Place'

5 things to watch instead of the possibly retraumatizing Kavanaugh hearing

Take a break. Apply self-care.

On Sep 27, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

red solo cup beer spill

What Brett Kavanaugh and Me Too are teaching Generation Z

'Boys will be boys' culture still exists—but does it matter that teens are calling it out?

On Sep 27, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Detroit police officer fired for racist Snapchat selfie

Detroit cop fired for posting racist Snapchat selfie

He wrote it was another night of wrangling 'up these zoo animals,' referring to the Detroit community he policed.

On Sep 25, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

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Facebook sued by former content moderator who says violence, loud noises trigger her PTSD

She says her PTSD can be trigged just by entering a cold building.

On Sep 25, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

People walking of the Hart Senate building out for the #BelieveSurvivors protest

#BelieveSurvivors shows internet solidarity for sexual assault survivors

Survivors and allies are urging the nation to listen.

On Sep 24, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Michael Avenatti tweeting about Brett Kavanaugh's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

Stormy Daniels’ lawyer says there is evidence of house parties where Kavanaugh targeted women for assault

Meanwhile, investigators are looking into a possible fourth woman's claims.

On Sep 24, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

People are tweeting #WhyIDidntReport about their sexual assaults.

#WhyIDidntReport attacks Trump’s comments on sexual assault

For how much longer do we have to shout our traumas?

On Sep 21, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

woman jumps out car window to escape uber driver

Uber passenger says she jumped out of car window to avoid being kidnapped

Her screams for help can be heard in the background of the 911 call.

On Sep 21, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams discuss edge control products

Twitter recruits Serena Williams’ husband to find the secret to her good edges

Alexis Ohanian tried, ladies! He really tried!

On Sep 21, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Wedding rings

India moves to ban practice that allows men to divorce women by texting a word 3 times

The Muslim 'triple talaq' policy is about to be outlawed.

On Sep 20, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Shelia Stubbs, Dane County Supervisor in Wisconsin

Neighbor calls cops on Black politician canvassing in Wisconsin

He thought her mother and daughter waiting in the car were there for a 'drug house.'

On Sep 20, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Serena Williams and Australian football players wearing blackface.

Serena Williams disrespected in Australia once again, now by footballers in blackface

Perhaps Austrailia has a systemic racism problem?

On Sep 19, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

Brett Kavanaugh and a GoFundMe campaign for Christine Blasey Ford.

Internet raises $50K for Christine Blasey Ford’s security costs after she had to flee her home [updated]

Since coming forward against Kavanaugh, the professor has been harassed and received death threats.

On Sep 19, 2018 by Samantha Grasso