@danimcclain.bsky.social. Reporter. Editor. Author. Contributor @thenation. '24 - '25 @Spencer_Fdn Journalism Fellow. Former Writer-in-Residence @CincyLibrary

Joined February 2011
For @HammerandHope I interviewed Black women hit by DOGE and the impact a year later. The stories humanize the data. hammerandhope.org/article/tr…
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Dismayed at the dis- and misinformation swirling around the protests @columbia , #cjsStabile students @columbiajourn are exposing falsehoods in a new @X account called @CJS_FACTCHECK.
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Hats off to @ColumbiaSpec, @bwog & @columbiajourn students reporting for various media for telling the world what is going on @columbia.
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Since Roe fell, abortion rights have won every time they’ve been on the ballot. But Ohio is the first state where voters actually *expanded* access in a “red” state. @drmcclain reports: thenation.com/article/societ…
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Ohio Issue 1 live results from counties that were bellwethers in Aug - all were R in 2020 Delaware 68.82% Y, 31.18% N Lake 66.54% Y, 33.46% N Erie 58.79% Y, 41.21% N Trumbull 64.64% Y, 35.36% N Wood 63.79% Y, 36.21% N Portage 71.16% Y, 28.84% N Mahoning 64.38% Y, 35.62% N
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Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to an abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. The outcome adds to a string of wins for abortion rights advocates in numerous states since Roe v. Wade was overturned. bit.ly/3QqDaRr
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Another prediction on Ohio's Issue 1, the constitutional amendment on abortion and reproductive rights. Still no call from the Associated Press
Decision Desk HQ projects Ohio Issue 1 has passed. #DecisionMade: 8:51pm EST Follow more results here: decisiondeskhq.com/ddhq-elec…
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Last year, OH Republicans ended most August elections, citing cost/low turnout. They nonetheless scheduled a special election next month to make it harder to change the state constitution—ahead of a likely vote on an amendment to codify abortion rights. newrepublic.com/article/1742…
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Hello friends. So, here at @thenation I've been working on a new podcast. It's called Contempt of Court and it will be a limited series where I talk about Supreme Court reform. The theory and politics behind each major aspect out there Here's the teaser EP thenation.com/podcast/politi…
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Join Capital B Editorial Director @SimonesNews Monday, April 17 at noon ET for a Twitter Space about maintaining joy amid the adversity Black mothers often face. She’ll be speaking with @luvangelalewis @drmcclain and @NefertitiAustin!
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“We’re not interested in debate for debate’s sake," @KeeangaYamahtta tells @drmcclain. "We see this as, at its best, an effort to develop, educate, organize a new generation of radicalized people.” On the magazine @HammerandHope: thenation.com/article/societ…
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Just finished an extraordinary week at the beautiful @art_omi with 16 writers of @GuernicaMag’s first-ever writing workshop, “Back Draft Live.” Y’all have no idea how much good work is forming for you. Thank you hugely @NEAarts, @art_omi, @DW_Gibson for making this possible.
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In case you missed it, yesterday our show was centered around maternal mortality and both @drmcclain and @Ade_Osinubi joined us in discussing this important topic. We also spoke with @RepThierry146 on her efforts to curb maternal mortality. @TPRNews @DavidMartinDavi
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And do dive into @drmcclain’s gorgeous essay on Sister Souljah as a political and cultural force in the 90s and beyond—a radical activist, turned scapegoat, turned blockbuster novelist. One of my favorite pieces I’ve edited in a long time! thenation.com/article/societ…
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Another day, another installment of @thenation's killer '90s issue. First up, @drmcclain's exquisite piece on Sister Souljah, the rising Black activist star who was scapegoated by Bill Clinton, then re-emerged as a literary powerhouse. Must. Read. thenation.com/article/societ…
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📚 It is publication week for Congresswoman @CoriBush's political memoir THE FORERUNNER, which our Fellow @drmcclain worked closely on. Grab a copy of this unique exploration of the Black Midwest, single motherhood, + so much more: amazon.com/Forerunner-Story-…
Our October Cut cover star is @CoriBush. The activist-turned-congresswoman quickly built a base of power in D.C. by wearing her hardships on her sleeve thecut.io/3M6bpLp
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🌱Tonight at 7pm EST!🌱 Join us for this timely conversation as part of #AMPSeeds Fall Series: Bodily Autonomy & Care. Featuring @jessielevandov, @nina_rr, and @COCOPEILA. Moderated by @drmcclain. For more info and to register head over to: eventbrite.com/e/bodily-auto…
You can still watch this incredible conversation about Black maternal health with @freeblackgirl, @drmcclain, and Celeste Rios via @Loyaltybooks! Just go to Crowdcast, register, and voila: crowdcast.io/e/black-materna…
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If you don’t see how family separation and forced pregnancy are connected forms of state violence, notice how adoption is being promoted as the “solution” for both.
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Powerful podcast from @intercepted on the end of Roe. What are the immediate implications & what can be done to minimize the impact on the most vulnerable people? With @natashalennard @nausjcaa @RRebouche @drmcclain @McMisoprostol podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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