Megan DiTrolio
Megan DiTrolio is the editor of features and special projects at Marie Claire, where she oversees all career coverage and writes and edits stories on women’s issues, politics, cultural trends, and more. In addition to editing feature stories, she programs Marie Claire’s annual Power Trip conference and Marie Claire’s Getting Down To Business Instagram Live franchise.
Latest articles by Megan DiTrolio
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The FTC Wants to Protect Women’s Privacy
The organization is fighting revenge porn, stalkerware, and more. Here, Maneesha Mithal, associate director of the division of privacy and identity protection, explains how the group created to “bust the trusts” is stopping cybercrime.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Invasion of Privacy
In 2020, it's true: Anyone can know everything about you. This is Marie Claire's guide to protecting yourself online.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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I Escaped My Abuser. He Found Me Through My Computer.
After more than a year of abuse at the hands of her then-fiancé, Jaél de Pardo, eight months pregnant, fled the apartment they shared. She was living in secret...until he tracked her.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Supermajority's Supercharge Virtual Event Is Mobilizing Women to Vote
Supermajority Co-Founder Cecile Richards chats about the new initiative with Marie Claire Editor in Chief Sally Holmes.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The Women Reinventing the Way We Work
COVID-19 forced about two thirds of Americans to hastily pack up their offices and head to homemade workstations. Many will never go back. These six women are making WFH the new reality.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Kamala Harris Quotes to Live By
"Our unity is our strength, and our diversity is our power."
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Voter Suppression Isn’t a Partisan Issue—It’s an American Issue
"It's all hands on deck, from top to bottom," says Stacey Abrams.
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The Black Women Artists to Have on Your Radar
These women are changing the game.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Time's Up President Tina Tchen Reflects on the Historic Announcement of Kamala Harris as Biden's VP Pick
She says it's crucial to protect Harris—and all women of color running for office—from the sexism and racism they often face from the media.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The Reigning Queen of TikTok
She’s not lip-synching, break dancing, or completing the #UmbrellaChallenge. She’s not Loren Gray, Addison Easterling, or Charli D’Amelio. But Vanessa Pappas is TikTok’s secret weapon, and, as the social media company’s U.S. general manager, she’s leading the unequivocally popular—and controversial—app into a future unknown.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Racism, Not Protests, Is Fueling COVID-19
Dr. Lauren Powell, executive director of Time's Up Healthcare, shares how to protest safely, why we need more Black women in leadership roles in health care, and how systemic racism has made COVID-19 more deadly for Black people.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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"There Have Been Points in My Life When I Have Felt Like Feminism Was Not for Me"
Mikki Kendall, author of Hood Feminism, on how the mainstream feminist movement has largely ignored women of color.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Ellevest's Brand-New Membership Model Is Its Most Accessible Yet
The female-focused financial planning service just launched a new program designed to help “women, non-binary people, and male allies" invest.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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How to Get Involved in Local Politics
Even if you don't want to run for office, there are still key ways to make a difference in your community.
By Rachel Epstein Published
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Judith Harrison Is Remaking the NYPD's Special Victims Division
Harrison is the first Black person and the third woman to ever lead the NYPD's beleaguered Special Victims Division. After about a year on the job, has enough changed?
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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What Are Tax Deductible Donations, and How Do They Work?
When you give to charity, you might be eligible for a tax deduction (a fancy way of saying your taxable income is lowered).
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Sima Sistani Is Bringing Down the House
The founder and CEO of social networking app Houseparty is redefining the way we hang with friends. Here, she shares how her company navigated an unexpected surge of users.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Janet Mock on Making History With Pose
"My intention with the show is that it allows people who may not know a trans person to now know five that they care about."
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Vida and In The Heights Star Melissa Barrera Isn't Here for Stereotypes
The Vida actress (the cult-favorite show is wrapping this month) and star of Lin-Manuel Miranda's highly anticipated feature film In The Heights talks being picky (with her roles) and taking chances.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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The 13 Best Books to Read in 2020
Escape reality with one of our favorite new novels.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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An Outbreak Expert on Stopping the Next Supervirus
In the wake of COVID-19, a top epidemiologist explains what America needs to do to be prepared for the future.
By Megan DiTrolio Published
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Hollywood Told Her Women Aren't Funny. She Proved Them Wrong.
After making blockbusters Hustlers and Booksmart, what will Jessica Elbaum bless the silver screen with next?
By Megan DiTrolio Published