Stacey Leasca

Bio

Stacey Leasca is a news writer with Mic. Her byline has appeared in Travel+Leisure, the Los Angeles Times, GOOD Magazine and more. When not writing you can find her surfing in Southern California.
Doritos isn’t to blame for gendering foods. We are.
By Stacey Leasca
Let’s get one thing out of the way: Doritos is not making a female-friendly “quiet” potato chip. Earlier this week, PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi joined Freakonomics Radio for an episode of The Secret Life of CEOs. Host Stephen Dubner asked her, “How do…
Mic Wakeup: Black Monuments Project, history-making Oscars and Trump’s huge State of the Union fib
By Stacey Leasca
It’s Friday, Feb. 2. Here are three things you need to know. Mic’s Black Monuments Project is finally here Throughout Black History month and beyond, Mic will bring you the stories of 54 black heroes who each are more than deserving of your time,…
Mic Wakeup: Fact-checking Trump, going vegan to save the earth and North Korea causes Olympic drama
By Stacey Leasca
It’s Thursday, Feb. 1. Here are three stories you need to read. Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union — here’s how factual it was On Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union address. Though a large…
Mic Wakeup: Donald Trump’s first State of the Union draws predictably mixed response
By Stacey Leasca
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 31. Here are three stories you need to read. President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union in front of politicians and the nation.…
The GOP has a major millennial issue, new poll shows
By Stacey Leasca
The Republican Party could be in serious trouble when it comes to attracting younger voters, according to a new in-depth NBC News/GenForward survey. The survey of “racially and ethnically diverse young adults” found that not only do 63% of…
Mic Wakeup: Here’s what you can look forward to with the State of the Union address
By Stacey Leasca
It’s Tuesday, Jan. 30. Here are three stories you need to read. Donald Trump’s State of the Union is finally here On Tuesday, Jan. 30, President Donald Trump will address both political leaders and the nation with his State of the Union…
Democrat women will wear all black to the State of the Union, stirring debate over fashion protests
By Stacey Leasca
From bright pink pussy hats, to pure white pantsuits and all black everything, women have literally been wearing their politics on their sleeves since Donald Trump took office in 2017. Recognizable protest uniforms have become a staple for major…
Mic Wakeup: From gray hair to inclusive superheroes to better Barbies, women had a great week
By Stacey Leasca
It’s Friday, Jan. 26. Here are three stories you need to read. Chrissy Teigen is inspiring women everywhere to rock their gray hair On Monday, supermodel, super mom, and super Twitter user Chrissy Teigen proudly shared with the world that she is…
Mic Wakeup: Another shutdown looms, Cardi B could make history and Chelsea Manning’s far right day
By Stacey Leasca
It’s Thursday, Jan. 25. Here are three stories you need to read. Yes, another government shutdown could happen soon On Monday, Democrats and Republicans came together to end a three-day government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution which…
Mic Wakeup: Muller closes in on Trump, the “fake news” danger, and the T-shirt that can change lives
By Stacey Leasca
It’s Wednesday, Jan. 24. Here are three stories you need to read. Robert Mueller could be interviewing Donald Trump any day now According to a new report by the Washington Post, special counsel Robert Mueller may be close to interviewing President…