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.

California representative Maxine Waters

Bill O’Reilly dismisses black congresswoman by calling her hair a ‘James Brown wig’

Bill O'Reilly doesn't know when to quit.

On Mar 28, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Nicola Sturgeon and Theresa May

Daily Mail puts world leaders in sexist ‘Legs-it’ competition on its cover

This is what happens if you're a woman in power who also happens to have legs.

On Mar 28, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Cassie De Pecol, the first woman and fastest person to visit every country in the world, dressed in a yellow jacket and beanie near Paradise Island in Antarctica.

How a 27-year-old became the first woman to visit every country in the world

Take it from a traveling pro.

On Mar 28, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Uber self driving car

Uber suspends self-driving car tests after crash in Arizona

Neither driver suffered serious injuries.

On Mar 26, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

what is deep state : Alex Jones from Infowars

Alex Jones apologizes for ‘Pizzagate’ perpetuation, but the narrative rings on

Some are still convinced of a conspiracy.

On Mar 25, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Paul Ryan speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2014, with a tweet from Papa Roach making fun of Ryan superimposed on the image.

Papa Roach joins internet’s gag on Paul Ryan after failed Obamacare defeat

He's losing his sight, losing his mind.

On Mar 25, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

A still from the new 'Justice League' film trailer featuring Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Cyborg.

Watch the first official trailer for the ‘Justice League’ film

Superheroes (and a rich guy) unite.

On Mar 25, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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The ‘Break-up Boss’ might just stop you from drunk texting your ex

To get over someone, get under this new app.

On Mar 25, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

An illustration of a Italy flag.

Man walks in rape case because woman didn’t scream during attack

Woman doth protest too little, says the court.

On Mar 24, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, and Lara Trump go skiing in Aspen, Colorado.

Feminist advocate Ivanka Trump goes skiing while her father tries to gut maternity care

Ivanka Trump, leading by example.

On Mar 24, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Pregnant women could lose coverage if ‘essential benefits’ are removed under Obamacare replacement

The House needs far-right votes to pass the bill—and cutting pregnancy coverage may help.

On Mar 23, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Timothy Caughman, a 66-year-old who was stabbed to death and targeted by James Jackson for being black.

White man who stabbed black man to death specifically came to New York to kill black men

The suspect chose NYC 'to make a statement.'

On Mar 23, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Rick Perry speaking at CPAC 2014 in Washington, DC.

Energy Sec. Perry denounces alma mater’s election of first gay student body president in op-ed

The energy secretary thinks the student government judicial court unfairly disqualified the highest vote-getter.

On Mar 23, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

White Eyed Rowdy, a dog with vitiligo, poses with 8-year-old Carter, who has the same condition.

Boy and dog with vitiligo finally meet after months of internet friendship

Rowdy has helped the 8-year-old feel better about his skin disease.

On Mar 22, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Cash Me Ousside meme teen Danielle Bregoli is seen fighting with her mom in a leaked video.

‘Cash Me Ousside’ teen beaten by mother in leaked video

'You're so f****** tough?' the mother asks.

On Mar 22, 2017 by Samantha Grasso