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Stassa Edwards
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Features editor. Writing at the intersection of women's health, politics, and history. Work at Lapham's Quarterly, Aeon, The Awl, Self, and Cabinet. Writing a book about hysteria.

They should be gone now. Thanks everyone for letting us know. Read more

My brother reports that the magazine for boys was called Breakaway and that he “usually threw it away.” Read more

Thank you, Bobby. Looking forward to sharing my newfound knowledge of Bella Thorne with friends and family over the holiday weekend! Read more

My only take away from Kate Winslet’s filmography: Never take a trip with Kate Winslet. Read more

It’s not a typo - according to which transcription you read, Trump either said, “they’ve done a job” “they’ve done the job” or “they’ve done their job.” In the video, it sounds like he says “they’ve done a job.” But, honestly, who the hell knows? He doesn’t even know. Read more

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Overview of the Bikers for Trump event along the unofficial parade route of the Women’s March

Far more crowded than yesterday

Police presence along the parade route

Mattis says that he supports a two-state solution in Israel and agrees with Senator Lindsay Graham that Hamas is a terrorist organization. Read more

Senator Ted Cruz tells General Mattis that he’s a great candidate and will likely be approved with a bipartisan vote. The tone of Cruz’s questions for Mattis, in which Cruz thanked Mattis for “pulling us back from the precipice” sums up the tenor the entire hearing: both Democrats and Republicans alike are eager to Read more

Mattis has confirmed that he will continue to grow the DoD’s renewable energy program, confirmed that he will continue to allow LGTBQ Americans and women serving in the military, committed to continue working for vets with PTSD, and committed to combat sexual assault in the military. All in all, Mattis is looking Read more

Senator Markey asks Tillerson if he supports sanctions against Russia even if it hurts ExxonMobil. “There will be no space between me and the President in those decisions,” Tillerson replies. Read more