Samantha Cowan
TakePart
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Contact Samantha
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Samantha:
Photo Series Gives Rape Survivors a Chance to Share Their Stories
An artist visualizes the psychological impact of sexual assault. → Read More
8 Photos that Show the Majesty and Vulnerability of the World’s Water
A photographer has traveled to four continents to explore humanity’s relationship with its most vital resource. → Read More
Hillary Clinton Didn’t Break the Glass Ceiling, but These Female Lawmakers Did
The 115th United States Congress will have the highest percentage of women legislators in its history. → Read More
This Fashion Collection Is Produced Entirely by Incarcerated Women
The Peruvian inmates earn roughly three times the nation’s minimum wage. → Read More
Sandra Oh on Why We Need TV Shows to Reflect Diverse Audiences
Actors, writers, and executives are working to improve the on-screen representation of Asian American and Pacific Islanders. → Read More
Kids With Autism Find Path to Success at STEM-Focused School
This first-of-its-kind school spins special education on its head, focusing on students’ strengths instead of their weaknesses. → Read More
Go Inside America’s Top Transgender Beauty Pageant
Contestants at the Queen USA Pageant aren’t fighting for world peace—they’re working toward trans acceptance. → Read More
Watch Venida Browder Explain How Solitary Confinement Destroyed Her Son
Before her death on Friday, Browder spoke about Kalief Browder’s experience at Rikers Island. → Read More
After Snowden: Film Considers the Future of Mass Surveillance
The documentary ‘I Spy’ examines the efficacy of bulk data collection in fighting terrorism. → Read More
Defining Violence: It’s Not as Simple as You Think
The public’s perception of violence is often drastically at odds with the legal definition. → Read More
One Easy Thing Parents Can Do to Show Kids They Care About the Planet
DearTomorrow asks caregivers to write letters to their children documenting the action they’re taking to combat climate change. → Read More
Mandatory Minimums Won’t Ensure People Like Brock Turner Go to Prison
Opponents say mandatory minimums will exacerbate disparities in sentencing rather than prevent them. → Read More
Laverne Cox and CeCe McDonald Discuss the Epidemic of Violence Against Trans Women
Documentary ‘Free CeCe’ explores the injustices trans women of color face in their daily lives. → Read More
All Aboard: Floating Food Forest Prepares for Debut Voyage in New York
Food produced on Swale will be free to the public. → Read More
New Web Series Uses Potty Humor to Dispel Trans Bathroom Myths
'Sitting in Bathrooms With Trans People' features people affected by restrictive regulations popping up across the country. → Read More
See Inside the New Book Teaching Girls They Can Change the World
'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls' features prominent women including Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai. → Read More
Dress for Success: Apparel Brand Uses T-Shirts to Destigmatize Mental Illness
Wear Your Label’s summer collection features tank tops that declare, ‘Sad but Rad,’ and ‘Self-Care Isn’t Selfish.’ → Read More
Why Some Fans Are Upset About Scarlett Johansson’s Upcoming Film
Johansson plays Major Motoko Kusanagi in the upcoming ‘Ghost in the Shell.’ → Read More
Students Create Scholarship to Help Send Undocumented Teens to College
In the upcoming academic year, one undocumented student will receive a full ride to Prescott College. → Read More
On Trans Day of Visibility, Activists Rally to Turn Compassion Into Action
More than a third of Americans know a transgender person. → Read More