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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.

'April the Giraffe' emulator Erin Dietrich walks around her bedroom in a giraffe mask

Viral woman in giraffe mask gives birth before actual giraffe does

Congrats, masked lady! Sorry, April the giraffe.

On Mar 9, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Fox News logo from the Fox News Facebook page.

Fox reaches $2.5 million settlement over latest sexual assault claims

A former Fox News contributor alleges a VP tried to force her into giving him oral sex.

On Mar 9, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Danielle Skidmore, an engineer and transgender woman, speaks at a rally against the Texas bathroom bill SB6.

Hundreds of LGBTQ advocates rally at hearing for Texas bathroom bill

Opponents say the bill targets transgender children, the group that needs the most protection.

On Mar 8, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Trump: Planned Parenthood can keep federal funding if it nixes abortions

It was an offer the healthcare organization had to refuse.

On Mar 7, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

SJ Son acts out an example of racism she faces in the Quiet Tiny Asian YouTube Series.

Here’s what it’s like to be a ‘Quiet Tiny Asian’ every single day

A new YouTube show challenges the way we talk about Asian-American women.

On Mar 5, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Sikh man shot in Washington after allegedly told to ‘go back to your own country’

Local police have reached out to the FBI.

On Mar 4, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

An image of Sarah Jessica Parker's 'Sex and the City' character Carrie Bradshaw with a tweet about the Russian ambassador.

Sarah Jessica Parker’s ‘Sex and the City’ meme gets her a Russian ambassador invite

Could Carrie Bradshaw find herself face-to-face with the Russian ambassador?

On Mar 4, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

A screengrab via the 'Deadpool 2' teaser trailer from Ryan Reynolds.

Watch Deadpool struggle to put on his suit in this ‘Deadpool 2’ teaser

Ryan Reynolds uploaded the teaser late Saturday morning, much to a Marvel fan's delight.

On Mar 4, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'New Celebrity Apprentice' host announcement video with a tweet from Donald Trump alleging Schwarzenegger was fired from the show.

Trump insists Arnold Schwarzenegger was fired as ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ host

It looks like President Donald Trump may be itching to use his famous former catchphrase.

On Mar 4, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Reddy and Jax hug after Jax got the same haircut as Reddy to trick their teacher.

These kids’ brilliant plan to trick their teacher has the nation abuzz

She won't be able to tell us apart, they said.

On Mar 3, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poses with schoolchildren.

In true dad fashion, Justin Trudeau dabs with kids like it’s 2015

Look at Tru-dab, amirite?

On Mar 2, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

More than 100 grave markers were vandalized in Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia.

Jewish communities receive support from Homeland Security in light of anti-Semitic threats

The statement comes after threats were made against more than 100 community centers.

On Mar 2, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Twitter is rooting for this college student who emailed her professor about her breakup

Homegirl is all of us.

On Mar 2, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Why Georgia’s campus rape bill could hurt sexual assault survivors

The bill is aimed at protecting accused rapists.

On Mar 1, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Indiana bill gives parents a say in daughter’s abortion

Parents would be able to testify about their kids’ maturity before the procedure.

On Mar 1, 2017 by Samantha Grasso