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Laura Bassett

Laura Bassett is a freelance journalist

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PASSING THE BATON

Planned Parenthood Names Its New President

The family planning provider was going to wait to name its next permanent leader till after the election. But a tough political terrain compelled them to accelerate the timeline.

Laura Bassett

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MOMENT OF TRUTH

To Save the Press, Congress Must Take on the Tech Titans

Google, Facebook and Apple aren’t going to voluntarily make the changes needed to save the news industry.

Laura Bassett

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How House Dems Plan to Stop Trump Birth Control ‘Gag Rule’

Title X has always had strong bipartisan support, until now.

Laura Bassett

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FORGIVENESS

Parishioners Pray for Racist Accused of Torching Church

Sunday was full of grief and triumph for Greater Union Baptist Church, which authorities say was attacked by a white man who targeted them because of their race.

Laura Bassett

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SOUND OF SILENCE

Women’s Advocacy Groups Keep Distance From Fairfax Scandal

Organizations at the fault lines of the #MeToo Movement are not engaging like they have before.

Laura Bassett

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