October 2018 Impact Articles
- Mic Daily: The Obamas might have found their first Netflix project
- How the midterm elections could transform voter access — for better and worse
- In midterm endorsements, Trump mixes insults with bizarre praise
- Candace Owens apologizes to Kanye West, denies saying he designed Blexit apparel
- Steve Bannon announces plans to stump for Dave Brat in Virginia
- Facebook has removed Gavin McInnes and the Proud Boys from its site
- How George Soros became the target of Republican and far-right conspiracy theorists
- 3 members of Congress you’ll be seeing a lot more of if Democrats win the House in the midterms
- A running list of politically charged, white supremacist violence in the last 30 days
- Today in Trump’s America: Smear attempt against Robert Mueller continues to unravel
- Florida could restore voting rights to 1.5 million residents — and reshape the state’s politics
- Mic Daily: Conversation swirls around Trump’s 14th Amendment claims
- Tech Pulse
- Special counsel asks FBI to investigate scheme to bring abuse allegations against Mueller
- New emojis, iPads and Macs — here’s what Apple introduced during its October event
- NRA endorses NY Rep. Claudia Tenney at practice facility formerly used by a mass shooter
- Trump cannot end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right, by executive order — period
- Here are the major Trump investigations Democrats could launch if they retake the House
- Double standard emerges as activists see special airline boarding pass designation
- Today in Trump’s America: Trump claims he can revoke a constitutional amendment by executive order
- Mic Daily: Trump calls the media the “enemy” yet again — and other news of the day
- “We apologize for nothing”: Social media site Gab suspended in wake of synagogue shooting
- Is Twitter getting rid of its like button?
- Jimmy Carter calls on Georgia Republican Brian Kemp to resign as Secretary of State
- We talked to first-time teen voters about why the 2018 midterms are so important
- Suspicious package addressed to CNN intercepted in Atlanta
- Trump once again calls the media the “enemy” after synagogue shooting, serial bombing attempts
- Today in Trump’s America: Nation once again thrust into gun control debate after Pittsburgh shooting
- This Week in Politics: Trump goes on last-minute rally blitz as midterm campaigns enter final days
- North Carolina woman fired after video of her harassing two black sisters goes viral
- Kirstjen Nielsen says Trump admin will consider “every possible action” to keep out migrant caravan
- Hate crime charges filed against suspect in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
- This Week in Sports and Social Justice: NFL players argue over Kap; Khabib, McGregor suspended
- This Week in Trump-Russia News: Behind the scenes, the Mueller probe presses on
- “We are devastated”: Jewish leaders condemn anti-Semitic attack on Pittsburgh synagogue
- In July, rabbi of Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue called for gun control: “Where are our leaders?”
- Trump on synagogue shooting: “If they had protection inside, the results would’ve been far better”
- In swing districts, Republicans may pay for having tried to reverse the Affordable Care Act
- 11 dead, 6 wounded in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
- UN says nearly 2,000 migrants leave caravan, seek asylum in Mexico
- Trump offers mixed signals on his support for criminal justice reform in bid to woo black supporters
- While You Weren’t Looking: 5 stories from the Trump administration that aren’t about pipe bombs
- Mic Daily: FBI makes an arrest in Florida related to rash of mail bombs
- Should driverless cars prioritize passenger or pedestrian safety? A study reveals how millions feel.
- Trump-backed Rep. Claudia Tenney says president supports immigrants since he’s married to Melania
- Trump casts doubt on attempted bombings, complains about impact on Republicans in stunning tweet
- Florida man Cesar Sayoc arrested in connection with string of mail bombs
- The Movement Must-Reads: Alleged voter suppression in Georgia and Trump’s attempt to rewrite gender
- Two more packages found addressed to Sen. Cory Booker and former Intel Chief James Clapper
- Report: Latinx women run less than 2% of all women-led startups. Here’s why.
- Today in Trump’s America: Trump considering travel ban-like order against asylum seekers in caravan
- Intersex children often undergo damaging surgeries: “We don’t have bodily autonomy as intersex kids”
- Half of Latinos in the US say their lives have worsened in 2018 — and many blame Donald Trump
- Mic Daily: Justice Department argues in favor of transgender discrimination
- Spies are reportedly tuning into Trump’s calls — here’s how to have more secure chats than POTUS
- Gillum and DeSantis trade increasingly personal blows during second Florida gubernatorial debate
- Trump administration will reportedly send troops to the US-Mexico border
- Report: China, Russia listening in on Trump’s calls to Fox News hosts and other outside confidantes
- Justice Department argues businesses can legally discriminate against transgender employees
- Brian Kemp’s office says alleged voting machine malfunctions are likely due to human error
- Today in Trump’s America: Trump’s bipartisan tone after attempted bombings didn’t last long
- Two new mail bombs found, sent to former Vice President Joe Biden and Robert De Niro’s restaurant
- Police release disturbing video of Andrew Kearse’s in-custody death as his widow fights for reform
- Mic Daily: Trump and his backers respond to bombing attempts
- Trump administration gives states power to weaken Affordable Care Act
- Judge rules Georgia election officials can’t toss absentee ballots over mismatched signatures
- Trump backers claim without evidence that bombs sent to Democrats, CNN are a “false flag” operation
- Apple CEO Tim Cook calls out invasive tech companies: “Our data is being weaponized against us”
- Trump on bombing attempts: “This egregious conduct is abhorrent”
- Brian Kemp calls allegations of voter suppression “a farce” during Georgia gubernatorial debate
- Saudi crown prince calls Khashoggi killing “heinous” as outrage grows over disappearance
- Snapchat’s register to vote feature resulted in 400,000 new voter sign-ups
- Nintendo is teaming up with the Institute of Play to give students a reason to play games in class
- Outdoor enthusiasts file climate change lawsuit against Trump administration
- Time Warner building in New York evacuated after “suspicious package” sent to CNN offices
- Suspected IEDs sent to Clinton, Obama, CNN headquarters
- Today in Trump’s America: Lies and falsehoods from Trump grow as election nears
- Trump admits he has “no proof” to back up his racist migrant caravan claims
- Mic Daily: Trump mocks Beto O’Rourke at his latest rally — and other news of the day
- HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ examines the impact of Jordan Edwards’ murder on his high school football team
- Stacey Abrams defends decision to burn Georgia flag with Confederate insignia in 1992
- Donald Trump set to meet with Vladimir Putin again in November
- Trump mocks Beto O’Rourke as a “stone-cold phony” during Texas rally
- Three more Proud Boys arrested for New York City brawl, charged with rioting, misdemeanor assault
- Early voting has begun. Here’s why you should be wary of reading too much into turnout numbers.
- The next iPhone XS and XR software update will address skin smoothing in selfies
- This startup imagines a world where elections are more about issues than political parties
- Police find bomb at philanthropist George Soros’ New York home
- Today in Trump’s America: Trump appeals to fear, racism by pushing migrant caravan story
- Mic Daily: Trump calls Ted Cruz “beautiful Ted” — and other news of the day
- With voter suppression issues plaguing Georgia, officials face fresh lawsuits
- “He’s beautiful Ted”: Trump says he doesn’t regret saying Cruz’s dad was part of JFK assassination
- “He is wholly owned by the NRA”: Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis spar over gun rights in debate
- Supreme Court temporarily stops youth climate change lawsuit against Trump administration
- Today in Trump’s America: Protests erupt as Trump seeks to “define transgender out of existence”
- This Week in Politics: Trump campaigns for Ted Cruz, John Bolton meets with Vladimir Putin
- Report: Trump administration to roll back transgender rights by narrowing definition of gender
- Republican senators break with Trump on Khashoggi, believe Saudi crown prince was behind killing
- This Week In Sports and Social Justice: Rihanna rejects Super Bowl over Kap; Smith, Carlos get props
- Khashoggi, Gianforte and Trump’s continued disdain for journalists
- Remember the “adults” in the Trump administration? Most of them seem to have left the room.
- This Week in Trump-Russia News: It may never matter what Robert Mueller finds
- The Amber Rose SlutWalk calls attention to voting ahead of midterm elections
- Dating apps are getting more political ahead of midterm elections. What does that say about users?
- Gavin Newsom is bullish on single-payer health care — except when he’s not
- Trump believes Saudi explanation for Khashoggi death is “credible.” Not many others do.
- While You Weren’t Looking: 5 stories from the Trump administration that aren’t about Stormy Daniels
- Mic Daily: Trump to expand “religious liberty” rules on birth control and LGBTQ discrimination
- How to set your iPhone’s AirDrop to receive photos from “Contacts Only”
- Trump administration to strengthen religious liberty rules on birth control, LGBTQ discrimination
- Manafort to be sentenced in February as former Trump campaign chair reportedly in poor health
- Facebook hired a former member of Europe’s Parliament as its global affairs head
- Trump takes tougher tone on alleged Khashoggi killing
- Trump administration sued for disregarding environment to build border wall, for third time
- Today in Trump’s America: Trump praises GOP congressman for body slamming a reporter
- Tamir Rice’s mother reacts to new video of Ohio police berating black boys about carrying a BB gun
- A look into Facebook’s fake news “War Room” reveals the company’s plans to tackle misinformation
- Mic Daily: McConnell’s latest comments are a gift to Democrats — and other news of the day
- Rick Scott will allow voting exceptions in 8 Florida counties devastated by Hurricane Michael
- The Movement Must-Reads: Saheed Vassell’s family seeks justice and a look at Beto O’Rourke’s rise
- Cobb County police, mall manager defend actions after viral video of incident with rapper Corey J
- McConnell saying GOP plans to cut entitlements, repeal health care becomes political gift to Dems
- Mnuchin pulls out of Saudi summit amid mounting fury over presumed Khashoggi killing
- “I’ve got $5M worth of negative ads coming at me”: Dave Brat tells incarcerated addicts his problems
- Trump threatens to send US military to Mexico border in fiery immigration rant
- Today in Trump’s America: McConnell says Republicans may try to repeal Obamacare, again, in 2019
- Mic Daily: Beto O’Rourke’s and Ted Cruz’s debate gets heated — and other news of the day
- Treasury official arrested on charges of disclosing information about Manafort, others to media
- The media strikes back as Trump is sued over stifling of free speech
- Beto O’Rourke and Ted Cruz debate gets testy as challenger goes on attack
- Buying Apple’s iPhone XR Friday? Here’s how to get your pre-order in before everyone else.
- Twitter is exposing and archiving misleading tweets that are tampering with our politics
- Another reason Trump won’t stand up to Saudi Arabia? They’re central to his plan for Iran.
- Florida Supreme Court strikes down Rick Scott’s plan to pack courts with conservative justices
- 2018 may bring blue wave, but these 3 Democratic House seats may fall to the GOP
- Robert Mueller will reportedly issue key findings in Russia probe after midterms
- Today in Trump’s America: Trump says he won’t take responsibility if Republicans lose the House
- Beto O’Rourke champions racial justice on path to become first Democrat to win Texas in 24 years
- Mic Daily: The GOP relies on fear in its latest round of midterm ads — and other news of the day
- NYC police killed Saheed Vassell in April. His dad wants to know why no one’s been disciplined.
- Trump appears to accept Saudi Arabia’s denial in presumed killing of dissident journalist
- Trump administration hits Iran with new round of sanctions
- The ‘Pokémon Go’ improved AR+ mode is now on iPhone and Android — here’s how to use it
- David Brat mentioned Nancy Pelosi 25 times in his debate against Abigail Spanberger
- Be afraid, be very afraid: GOP turns to fear, racism in closing midterm message
- Today in Trump’s America: Judge dismisses Stormy Daniels’ defamation suit against Trump
- Mic Daily: Stacey Abrams speaks up over Brian Kemp’s attempts at voter suppression
- After dire report, Trump administration makes moves that could negatively affect the climate
- Stacey Abrams says Brian Kemp is creating “miasma of fear” over voting in Georgia
- Missouri woman is fired after trying to stop a black man from entering his own apartment complex
- Myanmar military members posed as pop stars to spread violence-inducing fake news on Facebook
- Indicted GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter now running anti-Muslim attack ads against his Christian opponent
- How rising-star Democrat Pete Buttigieg wants to change the way we think about politics
- Google’s AI software seeks to detect advanced breast cancer better than we have before
- In new move, Democrats launch multimillion-dollar campaign to turn out minority and young voters
- Trump administration proposes new restrictions, fees for protesters in Washington
- Today in Trump’s America: Trump says it’s OK he mocked Christine Blasey Ford because “we won”
- This Week in Politics: Trump heads West as midterm elections approach
- Trump suggests Mattis could be next to step down, calls defense secretary “sort of a Democrat”
- Stacey Abrams calls opponent Brian Kemp’s voter suppression efforts part of a “pattern of behavior”
- This Week in Sports and Social Justice: Muslim UFC champ battles Islamophobia; Harvard honors Kap
- Melania Trump said her “I really don’t care, do U” jacket was a message to the “left-wing media”
- Trump praises Confederate general Robert E. Lee at Ohio campaign rally
- While You Weren’t Looking: 5 stories from the Trump administration that aren’t about Kanye West
- This Week in Trump-Russia News: Trump’s lawyers are prepping written answers to Mueller’s questions
- Mic Daily: Beto O’Rourke smashes fundraising records — and other news of the day
- Movement Must-Reads: GoDaddy’s dealings with an alt-right apparel line, Tarana Burke speaks out
- Family doctors are “not doing enough” to curb STDs
- Beto O’Rourke blows past records with massive fundraising haul
- Today in Trump’s America: Stacey Abrams calls on opponent Brian Kemp to resign for voter suppression
- Bernie Sanders on Amazon’s minimum wage: “It’s a huge victory for hundreds of thousands of workers”
- Mic Daily: The effects of Hurricane Michael on the upcoming midterms — and other news of the day
- GoDaddy gives alt-right apparel company a platform to raise money for Charlottesville rioters
- Brian Kemp is reportedly holding onto 53,000 voter applications — mostly from black people
- Samsung’s new phone has more camera lenses than buttons
- How Hurricane Michael could scramble Florida’s tight midterm races
- Today in Trump’s America: Trump mocks the #MeToo movement at Pennsylvania rally
- Mic Daily: The effect of Taylor Swift’s activism on her album sales — and other news of the day
- The UN report shows how dire the climate crisis has become. Trump still doesn’t care.
- How to unlock the Anita Hill monument filter on Snapchat
- Ted Cruz declines to participate in televised town hall after Beto O’Rourke turns down debate
- WhatsApp bug lets hackers take over your app simply by calling you. Here’s how to prevent it.
- Voter ID rulings in North Dakota, Missouri could have serious implications in key Senate races
- These billboards tackle some of the country’s most pressing issues ahead of Election Day
- Amazon’s recruiting software that ranked men higher than women is a lesson in AI bias
- BrettKavanaugh.com has been purchased and made into a resource for sexual assault survivors
- Christine Blasey Ford nominated for distinguished alumna award after Kavanaugh testimony
- Christopher Steele, author of salacious dossier, calls on Americans to “speak out” against Trump
- 5 under-the-radar House races that could bring election night surprises
- Today in Trump’s America: Kavanaugh confirmation boosts Democrats, not Republicans
- ‘Mic Dispatch’ episode 25: #MeToo founder Tarana Burke on Brett Kavanaugh (transcript)
- Tarana Burke says #MeToo has been misconstrued: “The hashtag wasn’t about taking anybody down”
- Mic Daily: Kavanaugh energizes Democrats ahead of the midterms — and other news of the day
- Nikki Haley brought Trumpism to the UN under the guise of moderation
- Woman used son’s photo to promote #HimToo and people on Twitter turned it into a viral meme
- Kavanaugh battle bolsters Democrats to wide lead in generic congressional ballot, poll finds
- Georgia Republican Brian Kemp reportedly helped purge “1 in 10” of the state’s voters from the rolls
- Google’s Pixel Slate wants to be both your laptop and a tablet — here’s how it works
- Kanye West talks Chicago with Trump, who has long used the city as an example of “American carnage”
- Nikki Haley resigns from the Trump administration
- Today in Trump’s America: Trump says Kavanaugh was “proven innocent” at ceremonial swearing-in
- Tamir Rice’s mom to lead a protest in Ohio town where police officer who killed her son was hired
- Mic Daily: Taylor Swift faces conservative backlash — and other news of the day
- Trump administration violated Constitution in tying funding to immigration, federal judge states
- Ted Cruz slightly leading Beto O’Rourke in Texas Senate race, polls show
- How Democrats are using their own personal health care stories to win in the midterms
- Hope Hicks named Fox’s new communications chief
- Facebook introduces Portal and Portal+, its video-chatting devices for your home
- Ciara Minaj Carter Frazier, a transgender woman, was found fatally stabbed in Chicago
- Brett Kavanaugh is the first member of the Supreme Court to hire an all-female class of law clerks
- After bringing down New York’s “intolerable” Democrats, Alessandra Biaggi plans her next moves
- Today in Trump’s America: How will Kavanaugh’s confirmation impact the midterms?
- This Week in Politics: Kavanaugh joins the Supreme Court, Rod Rosenstein meets with lawmakers
- Susan Collins defends Kavanaugh’s temperament, says she doesn’t believe he assaulted Blasey Ford
- South Korea says a second US-North Korea summit is coming after Mike Pompeo meets with Kim Jong Un
- The Week in Sports and Social Justice: LeBron James wears Kap shirt; HBO takes on NCAA exploitation
- Trump cheers Kavanaugh confirmation: “Very exciting!”
- Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to Supreme Court
- “Shame on you!”: Protesters, Democrats react to Kavanaugh confirmation
- This Week in Trump-Russia News: Russia takes a backseat to Kavanaugh drama
- While You Weren’t Looking: 5 stories from the Trump administration that aren’t about Brett Kavanaugh
- Trump doubles down on baseless claim that Kavanaugh protesters are “paid”
- Justices Sotomayor, Kagan warn against “politicization” of the Supreme Court
- Mic Daily: Kavanaugh’s confirmation becomes all-but-certain — and other news of the day
- Sen. Susan Collins will vote for Kavanaugh’s nomination, making him all-but-certain for confirmation
- Jason Van Dyke found guilty of second-degree murder in death of black teen Laquan McDonald
- Trump-backed Rep. Claudia Tenney says farmers who oppose her aren’t “legitimate business owners”
- Federal judge partially blocks St. Louis abortion discrimination ordinance
- 90% of millennials won’t go to the bathroom without their phones, study shows
- Beto O’Rourke on not receiving Obama endorsement: “I don’t think we’re interested.”
- Trump Foundation engaged in “persistent illegality,” New York attorney general alleges
- Kavanaugh passes key procedural hurdle, is set up for final confirmation vote
- Mic’s Brand Studio and Truth Initiative win the OMMA Award for video on Big Tobacco
- In wild conspiracy, Trump claims protesters of Kavanaugh are “paid for by Soros”
- Today in Trump’s America: Kavanaugh sort of apologizes for partisan tone in his confirmation hearing
- ‘Mic Dispatch’: Meeting Atlanta’s “billion-dollar lawyer”; band Zeal & Ardor redefine black metal
- ‘Mic Dispatch’ episode 24: Nonwhite men and black metal; hip-hop’s favorite lawyer
- Mic Daily: Republicans prepare to vote on Kavanaugh — and other news of the day
- Actress and comedian Amy Schumer detained at Brett Kavanaugh protest on Capitol Hill
- “We believe you Dr. Ford!”: Thousands of anti-Kavanaugh protesters descend on Washington, DC
- The Chinese government infiltrated Apple and Amazon servers with a tiny microchip
- Republicans take preemptive victory lap on Brett Kavanaugh as they schedule first vote for Friday
- With Brett Kavanaugh, Trumpism ascends to the Supreme Court
- Amber Rose on pressures of rape culture: “I said ‘no’ but I did it anyway because I felt obligated”
- Amazon’s minimum wage boost will strip hourly employees of bonuses
- Most of the fake news bots on Twitter from 2016 are still out there, study finds
- Racist dog whistles from Republicans haven’t sunk black progressive Antonio Delgado’s campaign
- Susan Collins says FBI report on Kavanaugh was “thorough,” suggesting she could vote yes
- DOJ announces new charges against Russian intelligence officers
- Trump claims Kavanaugh was treated unfairly by “mean and despicable” Democrats
- Today in Trump’s America: White House “fully confident” on Kavanaugh, sends FBI interviews to Senate
- Why is YouTube allowing violent, white supremacists and racist terror groups to spread propaganda?
- Apple CEO Tim Cook says they’re not letting China’s government access user data
- Mic Daily: What’s next after the ‘New York Times’ report on Trump’s shady finances?
- Beyond a loophole: Expert says Trump’s tax practices were “brazen,” “aggressive” and “outrageous”
- How Gov. Jerry Brown is trying to save California from Trump on his way out the door
- “Rot in hell Dave”: Abigail Spanberger fires campaign workers over note left on opponent’s door
- Report: No evidence that the security industry designed to prevent school shootings is effective
- “He was treated like crap”: Lindsey Graham booed for defending Brett Kavanaugh
- How a Democratic-controlled House can get to the bottom of Trump’s shady finances
- Pulled over by police? Siri can quietly record video and send your location to an emergency contact
- Mandatory presidential text alerts violate freedom of speech, according to a new lawsuit
- Patricia Okoumou, who scaled the Statue of Liberty, was denied trial by jury
- Today in Trump’s America: Backlash after Trump mocks Christine Blasey Ford at campaign rally
- ‘Mic Dispatch’ episode 23: Abortion provider travels across states to administer care (transcript)
- Abortion access is limited, but this traveling doctor is determined to provide care
- Mic Daily: The White House misrepresents Trump’s offensive comments in official transcript
- 4 members of a white supremacist group arrested for their role in deadly Charlottesville rally
- Here’s how iPhone users can disable Face ID discretely
- Report: Trump gained his fortune from fraud, handouts from his father
- Mitch McConnell: FBI report on Brett Kavanaugh won’t be made public
- How Florida’s Puerto Rican voters could help elect Andrew Gillum
- Can Tom MacArthur, the Republican author of a failed Obamacare repeal bill, survive the midterms?
- Democratic House candidates are posting millions in record-setting fundraising hauls
- White House misrepresents exchange in official transcript after Trump audibly insults woman reporter
- Amazon raises its minimum wage to $15 per hour for all US employees
- Report: Eric Trump was involved in legal effort to silence Stormy Daniels in early 2018
- How not to deal with a Confederate monument
- Today in Trump’s America: Mitch McConnell schedules vote on SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh
- Rebecca Traister’s ‘Good and Mad’ reminds us that women’s anger can be a catalyst for revolution
- Mic Daily: Trump goes off the rails at a news conference — and other news of the day
- Trump administration sues California over net neutrality law
- Former MoviePass users, check your email — the app may be about to charge you $9.95 per month again
- Activists at March for Black Women call for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
- Kavanaugh classmate tells FBI the judge was often “belligerent and aggressive” while drunk
- Questions on Kavanaugh accusations push Trump news conference on trade off the rails
- For the first time, the FBI used Apple’s Face ID to get suspect’s information off an iPhone
- Federal court strikes down abortion law that would have shut down the last clinic in Kentucky
- Want to know who is likely to win in the race for the House? Follow the money.
- Today in Trump’s America: Questions arise after reports the GOP is limiting FBI’s Kavanaugh probe
