
Rachel Epstein
Rachel Epstein is a former editor at Marie Claire, where she wrote and edited culture, politics, and lifestyle stories, including op-eds, interviews, and ambitious packages. She also launched and managed the site’s virtual book club, #ReadWithMC. During her 4.5 years at the brand, she helped MC reach record search traffic growth while meticulously planning the site’s live event coverage, such as royal weddings and award shows. Throughout the years, she's worked on a wide range of subjects from securing an exclusive interview with Donald Trump’s chief White House photographer to reporting on the safety of contact-tracing apps for an ASME-winning package titled "Invasion of Privacy" to producing Marie Claire’s “Why I’m Voting” series, featuring Michelle Obama, Meghan Markle, Oprah Winfrey, and more prominent figures. She graduated from Florida State University with degrees in English (Editing, Writing & Media) and Public Relations. Offline, she’s likely watching a Heat game or finding a new coffee shop. Follow her @rachelepstein_.
Latest articles by Rachel Epstein
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LaTosha Brown Says a New South Is RisingGeorgia flipped blue thanks to the organizing led by Black women like Brown, cofounder of Black Voters Matter. Now, the work continues.
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The 2020 Books You Should Add to Your Reading ListExciting new and upcoming releases to order today.
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The Georgia Senate Runoff Elections Could Flip the Senate BlueHow To Here's what you can do to help make that happen.
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Kamala Harris Has Become the First Black, South Asian, Female Vice President-ElectAn inspiration.
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Will the 2020 Election Go to the Supreme Court?You'll likely hear about a lot of lawsuits in the days to come.
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'His Only Wife' Is a Refreshingly Modern Ghanaian Love Story"Afi is a worthy heroine, unwilling to yield to the patriarchal forces that threaten her spirit."
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I'm DACA Eligible. My Future Is at Stake This ElectionLike many undocumented youth, M.B.F. is waiting for her DACA application to go through. Here, what a Trump reelection could mean for her.
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Forced Sterilizations Are America's Best-Kept SecretIn 'Belly of the Beast,' director Erika Cohn documents the reproductive coercion that has occurred in California and throughout the country.
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Amy Coney Barrett Has Been Confirmed to the Supreme CourtPeople are terrified, confused, and angry about what's to come.
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Voter Merch to Help You Spread the Word This NovemberA "Big Ballot Energy" sweater? Say less.
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The Swing States That Will Determine Who Wins the 2020 ElectionDonald Trump's fate is in the hands of these major Electoral College votes.
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Political Books to Read If You're Not Burnt Out From Election CoverageSome will inspire you, others will make you quite angry.
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What's at Stake for Police Reform in the 2020 ElectionDonald Trump is running on a "LAW & ORDER!!!" platform that essentially labels himself as tough on crime.
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Marie Claire's Guide to the 2020 ElectionEverything you need to know to make an informed decision at the polls.
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What's at Stake for Gun Control in the 2020 ElectionFour years later, the Trump administration shows no signs of prioritizing gun safety.
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Twitter Has Kamala Harris' Back During the VP DebateSee the best Twitter reactions to the vice-presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, including supportive tweets from Harris' family, here.
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The White Women Who Voted for Trump in 2016—And Changed Their Minds in 2020They refuse to make the same mistake again in November.
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Voting by Mail: A State-by-State Guide for the 2020 ElectionHow To Wondering how you can vote by mail? Presenting: A state-by-state guide to whether your state allows mail-in or absentee voting, and how to request a mail-in ballot.
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Are Contact-Tracing Apps Worth the Privacy Risk?They’re only a tiny piece of the puzzle in helping fight the spread of COVID-19—and they’re yet to be proven effective.
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'When No One Is Watching' Isn't Your Typical ThrillerIn fact, the plot is all too real for Black and brown communities.
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Twitter Is Not Pleased With Chris Wallace's Performance as Debate ModeratorThe left and the right have different opinions on what went down tonight.
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Where Senators Stand on Replacing Ruth Bader GinsburgWithin hours of RBG's death, senators began speaking out about whether they'll vote to fill her vacancy during an election year.
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A Guide to Democratic Women Running for Federal Office in 2020Features Pay attention to these Senate and House races.
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Letitia James Filed a Lawsuit Against the NRA—Here's What You Need to KnowIn August 2020, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit to dissolve the NRA. Find out everything you need to know about the lawsuit here.
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Joe Biden's COVID-19 Plan Is Based on Science and DataJoe Biden and Kamala Harris have a seven-point plan to defeat COVID-19, which will ultimately reopen the country and jumpstart the economy. Find out more here.
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'His Only Wife' Is Marie Claire's October Book Club PickRead an excerpt from Peace Adzo Medie's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
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Donald Trump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme CourtIf confirmed by the Senate, the conservative judge will fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat.
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