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    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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    Ava DuVernay Is Developing a Netflix Series on Colin Kaepernick's Life

    This is major.

    TV shows
    • atlanta, ga june 09 people wait in line to vote in georgias primary election on june 9, 2020 in atlanta, georgia georgia, west virginia, south carolina, north dakota, and nevada are holding primaries amid the coronavirus pandemic photo by elijah nouvelagegetty images
      Georgia Voting Problems Cause Outrage During the 2020 Presidential Primaries

      This is disappointing and unacceptable.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Politics
    • minneapolis, mn june 2 roxie washington, the mother of george floyds six year old daughter gianna floyd, is consoled by former nba player stephen jackson during a press conference at minneapolis city hall roxie washington, the mother of george floyds six year old daughter gianna floyd, spoke with her daughter during a press conference at minneapolis city hall on tuesday, june 2, 2020 washington, of houston, was joined by george floyds friend stephen jackson, a former nba player, and attorneys justin miller and chris stewart photo by leila navidistar tribune via getty images
      Stephen Jackson Has a Personal Connection to George Floyd

      The former NBA player said they had an immediate bond upon meeting.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Culture
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      Naoise Dolan's 'Exciting Times' Is Marie Claire's June #ReadWithMC Pick

      Read an exclusive excerpt from Dolan's debut novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Books
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      George Floyd Was Murdered. We Must Not Be Silent—Here's How to Help

      How To Black lives matter. Protest George Floyd's death and call for accountability: Sign petitions, contact officials, donate to nonprofits and GoFundMes. Here's how.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Politics
    • emma straub 'all adults here' reviews
      'All Adults Here' Is an Ideal Quarantine Read

      Though it will probably make you miss your family.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Books
    • phoebe robinson for marie claire summer 2020 issue
      Phoebe Robinson Is Doing the Most

      After saying goodbye to '2 Dope Queens,' the comedian is building her next chapter, starting with a Comedy Central show.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Celebrity
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      Memorial Day Sales Are Still Happening—Here Are the Best to Shop This Year

      Treat yourself while helping businesses that are struggling during these rough times.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Fashion
    • the royal family
      The Royal Family Didn't Wish Harry and Meghan a Happy Anniversary

      Remain calm—there's a perfectly good reason for this. Sorta.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Royals
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      What It's Like to Undergo Chemotherapy During COVID-19

      Michelle Hynek, 46, was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer seven months ago. For her, isolation looks a lot different.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Health-fitness
    • michael jordan 'the last dance' memes
      'The Last Dance' Memes Are Giving Me Life

      I want a 10-part docuseries on Michael Jordan's security guard.

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      'The Last Dance' Wasn't Filmed in Michael Jordan's Real Home

      If you've been watching the series, this isn't too shocking.

      By Rachel Epstein

      TV shows
    • dakota johnson pop quiz
      Dakota Johnson Plays Pop Quiz With Marie Claire

      Dakota Johnson, Marie Claire's summer cover star, plays a game of Pop Quiz and answers random questions about herself. Watch the video here.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Celebrity
    • unspecified, undated this photograph must not be used after 1st january 2021 without prior permission and clearance from the office of the duke and duchess of sussex mandatory credit duke of sussexsavechildrenuk in this undated handout photo issued on may 6, 2020 by the duke and duchess of sussex, and taken by the duke of sussex, the duchess of sussex reads duck rabbit to their son archie who celebrates his first birthday today the image is taken from a video published today on the savechildrenuk campaign instagram page the family is participating in the campaign across both the us and uk to help bring much needed support to children who have been impacted by the covid 19 pandemic as they celebrate this family moment, the duke and duchess wanted to continue to raise awareness around the urgency of bringing food and learning resources to millions of children news editorial use only no commercial use no merchandising, advertising, souvenirs or memorabilia this photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these conditions and restrictions will apply and that you will pass these on to any organisation to whom you supply it the photographs must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified in any manner or form and must include all of the individuals in the photograph when published note to editors this handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder photo by the duke of sussexsavechildrenuk via getty images
      Archie Harrison's First Birthday Video Is Precious

      Meghan and Harry released the video for a good cause!

      By Rachel Epstein

      Royals
    • Care Packages
      Care Package Ideas to Send to Your Loved Ones in Quarantine

      Who doesn't want a box of candles and beauty products delivered to them?!

      By Rachel Epstein

      Home
    • meghan harry
      A New Biography on Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Is Coming

      'Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family' will be released this summer.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Royals
    • 'in five years' by rebecca serle book reviews
      Rebecca Serle's 'In Five Years' Is Not the Story You Think It Is

      You'll devour it—just don't expect a lighthearted romance novel.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Books
    • emma straub 'all adults here' book excerpt
      Emma Straub's 'All Adults Here' Is Marie Claire's May Book Club Pick

      Read an exclusive excerpt from Straub's latest novel, here, then dive in with us throughout the month.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Books
    • normal people episode 1 episode 101 in a school in small town west of ireland, connell paul mescal is a well liked, good looking and athletic student marianne daisy edgar jones is a proud, intimidating and unpopular loner who actively avoids her classmates and questions her teachers’ authority an attraction sparks between them when connell comes to collect his mother lorraine sarah greene who works at marianne’s house a deep connection grows between the two teenagers – one they cannot stop but that they are determined to conceal from their peers connell paul mescal, shown photo by enda bowehulu
      Paul Mescal Plays Connell in the 'Normal People' Hulu Series

      Paul, call me?

      By Rachel Epstein

      TV shows
    • gloved hand with a gun
      COVID-19 Puts a Spotlight on America's Gun Problem

      Only in the United States can guns make their way to the center of a public health crisis.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Politics
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      Gigi Hadid Had a Bagel Birthday Cake and Now I Want a Bagel Birthday Cake

      Mom?

      Celebrity
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      Royal-Approved Books to Get You Through Quarantine

      'Little Women,' 'The Four Agreements,' and more books Kate and Meghan love.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Books
    • Text, Font, Line, Mug, Graphic design, Cup,
      Cute Desk Accessories to Make WFH More Enjoyable

      Step away from the couch...

      By Rachel Epstein

      Home
    • In Space With Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir
      24 Hours in Space With Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir

      The women give Marie Claire an exclusive look at a day on board the International Space Station.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Culture
    • women and space
      Exploring the World of Women and Space

      If the past year has proven anything, it's that women have come a long way in the space program—but we still have light-years to go.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Career advice
    • Red, Orange, Illustration, Carmine, Peach, Art,
      Exercise, Periods, Showering—It's All Different for Women in Space

      NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor explains what a beauty, health, and fitness routine is like for women in space.

      By Maya Allen

      Health-fitness
    • Astronaut uniform
      Actually, NASA's New Spacesuit Wasn't Designed Specifically for Women

      NASA's spacesuit engineers take 'Marie Claire' inside the design process of the first spacesuit a woman will wear on the moon and Mars. Just don’t call it a female spacesuit.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Fashion
    • women in space
      Could These Women Be the First to Walk on Mars?

      Abby Harrison, Taylor Richardson, and Jessica Watkins are taking unique paths to reach the same goal. But for all three, their dreams of visiting the red planet will depend solely on NASA.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Career advice
    • Orange, Blue, Glove, Hand, Finger, Electric blue, Gesture, Stock photography
      Online Workout Classes to Stream While You Practice Social Distancing

      Features 12 p.m. workouts are a thing now!

      By Rachel Epstein

      Health-fitness
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      Hospitals Don't Have Enough Medical Supplies to Fight COVID-19

      How To Groups are raising funds to send healthcare workers masks, gloves, and gowns. Donate here if you have the means.

      By Rachel Epstein

      Health-fitness
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