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Marina Lopes

Marina Lopes is a freelance writer and chronic expat. She currently divides her time between Miami and Brazil. She loves to travel, is obsessed with remote cultures and believes Keeping Up with the Kardashians has redeeming social value.
The JonBenet Ramsey 911 Call Transcript Reveals Her Mother's Desperation
Twenty years after her murder shocked the nation, JonBenét Ramsey is the subject of a new docu-series on CBS. The Case of: JonBenét Ramsey will premiere on Sept. 18 and will focus on her mother Patsy Ramsey's frantic call to 911, prior to the…
By Marina Lopes
No, Lesbians Aren't Becoming Farmers To Attack The Country's Rural States
A government conspiracy is sending flannel-wearing lesbians to take over rural America and threaten its values — at least that's what popular conservative host Rush Limbaugh wants you to believe. Last week, Limbaugh profiled the 15th annual LGBT…
By Marina Lopes
How To Donate Money To The Italy Earthquake Victims From Any Location
On Tuesday evening, a powerful earthquake struck central Italy, flattening villages and killing at least 70 people. Hundreds were left completely homeless, and 1,000 people are expected to spend the night in government built camps. "Three quarters…
By Marina Lopes
The Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony Proved Brazil Was The Right Choice
Days before the Olympics, the air in Rio de Janeiro was thick with anxiety. The city's highways were cleared, office buildings stood dark and police scoured its crevices for signs of trouble. As 500,000 visitors flooded Rio this week, Brazilians…
By Marina Lopes
Martin O'Malley Responds To DNC Email Hack & He's Not Pleased
It hasn't been an easy month for Hillary Clinton's opponents. Last week, Russian hackers cracked into the Democratic National Committee's emails. Those documents, published on Wikileaks, reveal staffers' alleged attempts at sabotaging Bernie…
By Marina Lopes
Transcript Of Lena Dunham & America Ferrera's DNC Speech Shows Millennials Support Clinton
It was about time millennials' voices were heard at the Democratic National Convention stage. After a turbulent start to the most important event for the Democratic Party this election season, actresses Lena Dunham and America Ferrera took the…
By Marina Lopes
Who Is Jerry Emmett? The 102-Year-Old Arizona Delegate Just Made History
When Jerry Emmett was born, women did not yet have the right to vote. But the centenarian made history on Tuesday when she took the microphone at the Democratic National Convention and cast Arizona's 51 votes for Hillary Clinton. For Emmett, voting…
By Marina Lopes
Why Didn't Ted Cruz Endorse Donald Trump? He Has A Long Term Strategy
A year and a half into the 2016 campaign, Ted Cruz took the stage at the Republican Convention. But the Texas senator was not there to celebrate his victory. Instead, he was called to unify the fractured party under his rival, Donald Trump. Cruz,…
By Marina Lopes
Protestors Arrested For Burning Flag Outside Republican National Convention
Tensions rose between protesters and law enforcement on the third day of the Republican National Convention. Officers in riot gear were seen roaming the streets of Cleveland on Wednesday night, as a violent demonstration resulted in dozens of…
By Marina Lopes
Will Audrey Pence Campaign With Mike Pence? It's Likely, Despite Their Differing Opinions
It's common for parents and children to disagree on politics. But when it comes to America's leading Republican candidates, it is rare to find a young liberal in the mix. Differing opinions didn't stop Republican Vice President nominee Mike Pence…
By Marina Lopes