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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2020 Election Voter Registration Deadlines: A State-by-State GuideFeatures The 2020 presidential election is on November 3, 2020. Make sure you're registered to vote with Marie Claire's state-by-state guide to voter registration deadlines.
By Rachel Epstein
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In Honor of RBG, Nine Women Reflect on Her Legacy"Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the only proof I’ll ever need that superheroes don’t wear capes."
By Rachel Epstein
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'Schitt's Creek' Swept the 2020 Emmys'Schitt's Creek' has won six awards and counting at the 2020 Emmys. See the best reactions from the cast and fans here.
By Rachel Epstein
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The Best Virtual Red Carpet Looks at the 2020 EmmysIt's Zendaya's world, we're just living in it.
By Rachel Epstein
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No Swing State, No Problem—How to Make an Impact in the 2020 ElectionHow To Your voice matters now more than ever, no matter where you live.
By Rachel Epstein
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How to Become a Poll Worker for the 2020 ElectionHow To The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shortage across the country.
By Rachel Epstein
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The Best Labor Day Sales of 2020 to Shop Right Now...Because you deserve it.
By Rachel Epstein
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Kamala Harris Could Make Joe Biden's Climate Plan Even StrongerBiden and Harris both support the Green New Deal and environmental justice policies.
By Rachel Epstein
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'Luster' Is Messy, Beautiful, and ComplicatedOur readers said Raven Leilani's sentences are poetry.
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Black Girls Breathing Is Creating a Safe Space for Black WomenFounder Jasmine Marie reflects on how she's managing a business and preserving her mental health during this stressful time.
By Rachel Epstein
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The USPS Is Actively Being Destroyed By President Trump—Here's How to HelpHow To The Trump administration refusing to fund the U.S. Postal Service could have a huge effect on mail-in voting for the 2020 election. Here are some ways to help.
By Rachel Epstein
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New Abortion Finder Tool Helps Women Find CareAmid legislative attacks on our reproductive health, this tool helps women find verified abortion care providers across the country.
By Rachel Epstein
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Joe Biden Chooses Kamala Harris as His Vice PresidentWe officially have a woman on the ticket!
By Rachel Epstein
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100 Influential Women on Why They’re Voting in the 2020 Election“I am voting because I want change. I want radical, life-altering, culture-shifting change.”
By Rachel Epstein
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'The Vanishing Half' Is a Brilliant Exploration of Race and Identity"This is one of those books with so much to unpack and explore, I could be here all day."
By Rachel Epstein
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'Luster' Is Marie Claire's August Book Club PickRead an excerpt from Raven Leilani's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein
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Kensington Palace Released New Prince George Photos In Honor of His 7th BirthdayKensington Palace released two new photos of Prince George in honor of his seventh birthday. See the photos here.
By Rachel Epstein
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Black Candidates Running for Office in 2020Change starts here.
By Rachel Epstein
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A Michelle Obama Podcast Is Coming to SpotifyHow To Wow, I didn't know how much I needed this!
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The Best Songs of 2020 From Mac Miller to Selena GomezFeatures From Selena Gomez's "Dance Again" to Justin Bieber's "Intentions," these are the best songs of 2020.
By Rachel Epstein
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Cocktail Books to Help Upgrade Your At-Home Happy HoursFive o'clock, where ya at?
By Rachel Epstein
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'Exciting Times' Will Remind You of Sally Rooney's WorkStill, Naoise Dolan deserves her own praise.
By Rachel Epstein
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'The Vanishing Half' Is Marie Claire's July Book Club PickRead an excerpt from Brit Bennett's novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.
By Rachel Epstein
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How to Get Involved in Local PoliticsHow To 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
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DACA Will Remain in Effect After a Landmark Supreme Court RulingThe court ruled that the Trump administration's call to end DACA was "arbitrary and capricious."
By Rachel Epstein
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Oluwatoyin Salau, a Black Lives Matter Activist, Was Murdered in TallahasseeHow To Here's how to demand justice.
By Rachel Epstein
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Newsletters to Subscribe to That Will Keep You Informed and EntertainedFeatures A list of the most informative and entertaining email newsletters to subscribe to in 2020, from Well-Read Black Girl to Fruity and For Harriet.
By Rachel Epstein


