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Errin Haines is our editor-at-large. An award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of experience, Errin was previously a national writer on race for the Associated Press. She’s also worked at the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post.

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Latest from Errin Haines

Voting during the 19th Amendment’s centennial wasn’t supposed to be this way

“The moment was supposed to be a bright spot in an otherwise chaotic and uncertain year,” wrote Errin Haines, The 19th’s editor-at-large. “Instead, it would leave me feeling that chaos and uncertainty more acutely than ever.”

Errin Haines · October 28, 2020
Eric Holder on the gendered impact of voter suppression

The former U.S. attorney general spoke to The 19th about voter suppression, redistricting and the importance of Breonna Taylor’s case.

Errin Haines · October 26, 2020
In the last presidential debate, Trump and Biden make their final pitch to women

Some have already cast their votes, as Trump attempts to close the gender gap.

Errin Haines · October 23, 2020
Kamala Harris shows up ‘prepared’ and ‘poised’ to the debate against Mike Pence

The vice presidential debate was calm, civil and focused on policy — at least compared to the first Trump-Biden face-off.

Errin Haines · October 7, 2020
For Kamala Harris, the debate is when skill meets opportunity

Harris will bring her experience as a Black woman and a skilled litigator to her debate with Mike Pence.

Errin Haines · October 7, 2020
The pandemic is political — and women are angry at the president

Interviews with women across the country reveal a frustration with how President Donald Trump has handled the coronavirus.

Errin Haines · October 6, 2020
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is doing things the Atlanta way

With an election looming, what happens in Atlanta — a battleground flashpoint for the COVID-19 crisis, the fight for racial justice and voter suppression — could be key to America’s future.

Errin Haines · October 4, 2020
Trump's COVID diagnosis spotlights key failing with women voters

Women voters are already more likely to trust Joe Biden on managing the health crisis.

Errin Haines, Shefali Luthra · October 2, 2020
Toxic masculinity takes center stage at the first presidential debate

Trump and Biden sparred for a chaotic 90 minutes, devolving into personal attacks, persistent interruptions and little substantive debate on the issues plaguing a divided nation.

Errin Haines · September 30, 2020
For Black women, ‘race and violence in our cities’ isn’t about protests

Voters will be listening for the presidential candidates to address systemic racism and police violence at the debate, activists say.

Errin Haines · September 29, 2020

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