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Amanda Marcotte

Amanda Marcotte is a journalist, opinion writer, and author of two books on progressive politics. She originally hails from Texas, but now lives with all the other internet writers in Brooklyn.

Articles By Amanda Marcotte

Defense Attorney Blames 11-Year-Old Rape Victim Because That's His Job

Amanda Marcotte | THE XX FACTOR | Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at 11:26 AM ET

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Surprise! Single Moms Aren't to Blame for Violent Crime

Amanda Marcotte | THE XX FACTOR | Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at 1:42 PM ET

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David Brooks Embraces, Rejects Angry Brit's Letter to His Disappointing Kids

Amanda Marcotte | THE XX FACTOR | Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at 11:49 AM ET

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How Not To Conduct a Twitter Fight

Amanda Marcotte | THE XX FACTOR | Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at 12:35 PM ET

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A Very Feminist Thanksgiving

Amanda Marcotte | THE XX FACTOR | Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at 7:00 AM ET

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Michigan Considers Fetus Tax Credit Bill After Slashing Tax Credits for Actual Children

Amanda Marcotte | THE XX FACTOR | Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at 10:15 AM ET

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What Happens If Liberals Start Having More Babies?

Amanda Marcotte | THE XX FACTOR | Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at 3:09 PM ET

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Do Men Always Want to Sleep Around?

Amanda Marcotte | THE XX FACTOR | Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at 12:45 PM ET

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"Pro-Life" GOP Congressman Scott DesJarlais Sure Likes Abortion

Amanda Marcotte | THE XX FACTOR | Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at 3:58 PM ET

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Rihanna and Chris Brown's New Song Will Be a Hit, and It's Our Fault

Amanda Marcotte | THE XX FACTOR | Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at 10:36 AM ET

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