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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Stephen Miller is a product of “chain migration,” his uncle saysStephen Miller is a product of “chain migration,” his uncle says
    Politics

    David Glosser writes that Miller “has become the architect of immigration policies that repudiate the very foundation of our family’s life in this country.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Keith Ellison denies abuse allegationsKeith Ellison denies abuse allegations
    Politics

    The son of the Minnesota Democrat’s ex-girlfriend posted claims that Ellison abused his mother on Facebook.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump has so few black senior advisers, Kellyanne Conway struggles to name oneTrump has so few black senior advisers, Kellyanne Conway struggles to name one
    Politics

    The woman who brought us “alternative facts” can’t name a top black adviser to the president.

    By Emily Stewart
    Business & Finance
    Of course the tax cuts are good for the banksOf course the tax cuts are good for the banks
    Business & Finance

    It’s not a bad time to be in the banking industry, and the GOP tax bill has made it even better.

    By Emily Stewart
    archives
    Alaska Airlines plane stolen from SeaTac airport: What we know so farAlaska Airlines plane stolen from SeaTac airport: What we know so far
    archives

    “This is not a terrorist incident.”

    By Emily Stewart and Jennifer Williams
    Politics
    Mitt Romney’s statement on the Charlottesville anniversary strikes a chord Trump cannotMitt Romney’s statement on the Charlottesville anniversary strikes a chord Trump cannot
    Politics

    “It must be electorally disqualifying to equivocate on racism.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump condemns “all types of racism and acts of violence” ahead of Unite the Right 2Trump condemns “all types of racism and acts of violence” ahead of Unite the Right 2
    Politics

    He’s trying to avoid a repeat of his disastrous response to last year’s Charlottesville violence.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Chris Collins drops reelection bid after being charged with insider tradingChris Collins drops reelection bid after being charged with insider trading
    Politics

    Collins and two other men are under scrutiny for insider trading with regard to Australian biotech company Innate Immunotherapeutics in 2017.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Monsanto was just ordered to pay $289 million to a man who says its weed killer caused his cancerMonsanto was just ordered to pay $289 million to a man who says its weed killer caused his cancer
    Politics

    There are thousands of other similar cases pending.

    By Emily Stewart
    Gender
    Argentina’s historic vote to decriminalize abortion, explainedArgentina’s historic vote to decriminalize abortion, explained
    Gender

    Argentina’s Senate is debating a bill that decriminalizes abortion. It probably won’t become law, but activists say it’s a victory regardless.

    By Emily Stewart