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Leila Barghouty

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Past:
  • Washington Post
  • Bustle
  • ArmyTimes
  • Marine Corps Times
  • Air Force Times
  • The Outline
  • VICE

Past articles by Leila:

How the former Confederate capital slashed Black voting power, overnight

Did Richmond violate the Voting Rights Act by adding thousands of White residents? The historic Supreme Court case foreshadowed today’s gerrymandering fights. → Read More

A brief history of the petrol bomb during Greek protests

Political protests of all ideological stripes have wielded the makeshift weapon in Greece. → Read More

How The “Pressure To Be Perfect” Held Reshma Saujani Back

Before founding Girls Who Code, founder Reshma Saujani hit rock bottom in an entirely different career. She talks to Bustle about her burnout. → Read More

Fort Hood soldier found dead behind barracks

A soldier in the 1st Cavalry Division was found dead Saturday behind company barracks. → Read More

Marine killed in California dry fire training exercise

Lance Cpl. Jonothan Barnette was struck in the chest by a bullet early in October, according to his family. → Read More

Famed MMA fighter’s son enlists on an Army Ranger contract

Former UFC fighter Royce Gracie watched his son enlist in the Army last month in California. → Read More

Air Force activates first F-35A squadron in Europe

The Air Force activated its first permanent, Europe-based F-35A Squadron on Friday at the Royal Air Force’s Lakenheath base in England last week. → Read More

Fort Drum investigates three suspected suicide deaths that took place within two days

Fort Drum had three suspected soldier suicides in just a few days. Officials say it's part of a bigger problem. → Read More

Fort Drum investigates three suspected suicide deaths that took place within two days

Fort Drum had three suspected soldier suicides in just a few days. Officials say it's part of a bigger problem. → Read More

Marine Corps Marathon goes virtual-only for second year in a row

The race had never been canceled in its 46-year history before the COVID-19 pandemic upended large gatherings. → Read More

Four soldiers arrested after shooting in Louisiana

All four soldiers are assigned to 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. → Read More

Four soldiers arrested after shooting in Louisiana

All four soldiers are assigned to 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. → Read More

Guard soldier caught in uniform trying to transport cocaine, complaint says

He was in uniform and driving a marked U.S. Border Patrol vehicle. → Read More

Army gears up for Rapid Trident Exercise in Ukraine

Rapid Trident 21 begins Sept. 20. → Read More

Army gears up for Rapid Trident Exercise in Ukraine

Rapid Trident 21 begins Sept. 20. → Read More

$2K reward for tips after Marine veteran shot, dog stolen

A Marine veteran in Denver was shot and his was dog stolen. → Read More

The Simple Advice Cari Champion Swears By — & Says You Should, Too

Journalist Cari Champion wants to correct how the media portrays Black people, and her new podcast does just that, one story at a time. → Read More

“Get Up & Gird Our Loins”: Mazie Hirono On Fighting Racism From Congress

In a tell-all memoir, "Heart of Fire," Sen. Mazie Hirono reflects on her path to Capitol Hill and her work to stop racism. → Read More

Cookbook Author Yasmin Khan Takes Readers To The Mediterranean

In Yasmin Khan's third cookbook, the author and activist brings readers to the eastern Mediterranean. → Read More

‘Great British Bake Off’ Winner Nadiya Hussain On Lockdown, Shortages, & Hope

Baking cake during an egg shortage? Forget it, says 'The Great British Bake Off' winner Nadiya Hussain. She talks to Bustle about her last year. → Read More