Emily Shire

http://emilyshire.com

Bio

Emily Shire was born in New York, and due to attachment issues, she has failed to leave. She covers campus protests, feminism, and election politics. Margaritas and Derek Jeter are the two great loves of her life.

'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Finally Gives Jewish Women A Bold Character Who's More Than A Stereotype

In the pilot episode of Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the eponymous protagonist, Miriam "Midge" Maisel, effortlessly chic in a black turtleneck with a kicky scarf in her hair, swiftly barters her irresistible home-cooked brisket and plays up…

The Truth About Missouri’s Controversial “Birth Control Bill”

It was widely reported two weeks ago that Missouri was in the process of passing a bill that, among other things, would overturn a St. Louis ordinance preventing housing and employment discrimination based on "reproductive health decisions," meaning…

Why Banning 'Wonder Woman' Will Backfire For Lebanon

Last week, hours before a movie that is set to be one of the biggest summer blockbusters was set to premiere, Lebanon banned Wonder Woman from theaters throughout the country. The justification for the last-minute ban had nothing to do with the…

Jared Kushner Eyed In Russia Probe-REPORT

On Thursday, The Washington Post reported that Jared Kushner was being investigated in the larger probe over Russia's possible interference in the 2016 election. According to the report, Donald Trump's son-in-law is a focus of the federal probe…

Courts Slam Down Trump's Travel Ban. Again.

On Thursday, a federal appeals court refused to reinstate the Trump administration's travel ban, setting the stage for a Supreme Court showdown. The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, ruled that although the Trump…

Ariana Grande Suspends World Tour

Following the attack at her concert in Manchester, England, that left scores of attendees dead and injured Monday night, Ariana Grande suspended her world tour, according to TMZ. Although she was not hurt in the explosion, the singer was in…

Pray For Manchester Tweets & Tributes

On Monday night, explosions were reported at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. According to police, at least 19 people were killed and around 50 were injured. Quickly following reports of the deadly incident, there was an outpouring…

Updates To The Ariana Grande Concert Explosion In Manchester

According to the latest reports, there were a "number of fatalities" at an Ariana Grande concert Monday night in Manchester, England. NBC Nightly News reported that local police said there were deaths and injuries at the Manchester Arena due to an…

Trump Asked Comey To Stop The Flynn Investigation

On Tuesday, the New York Times reported that Donald Trump asked James Comey to end the FBI's investigation of Michael Flynn in February. According to a memo Comey wrote, the president made the request during an Oval Office meeting a day after Flynn…

Will A Special Prosecutor Investigate Trump? Russia Reportedly Received Some Critical Intel

On Monday, the Washington Post reported that Donald Trump shared "highly classified" intel with Russian diplomats during a meeting last week. According to the report, during the president's Oval Office meeting with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei…