Stories by Katie McDonough

Katie McDonough is an assistant editor for Salon, focusing on lifestyle. Follow her on Twitter @kmcdonovgh or email her at kmcdonough@salon.com. subscribe to Katie McDonough's feed

Study Debunks Myth of the 'Crack Baby'

Posted on: Jul 24, 2013, Source: Salon

A major study on in-utero cocaine exposure reveals that poverty — not drugs — is the real danger children face.

The 10 Most Dangerous Places to be a Woman in America

Posted on: Jul 5, 2013, Source: Salon

From Texas to North Dakota, lawmakers are threatening the lives of women across the United States.

The High Cost of Giving Birth in the U.S.

Posted on: Jul 1, 2013, Source: Salon

The U.S. model encourages "more expensive care, rather than care that is good for the mother,” says one expert.

Shocking Rip-off by 'Do Gooders': Goodwill Pays Workers with Disabilities as Little as 22 Cents an Hour

Posted on: Jun 21, 2013, Source: Salon

Because of a legal loophole, nonprofits and other companies can pay some workers far less than minimum wage.

Global Report Calls Violence Against Women a Crisis of “Epidemic Proportions”

Posted on: Jun 20, 2013, Source: Salon

The World Health Organization also found that 80 percent of reported abuse happens in the home.

Miss Utah Bombs While Answering Question About Gender Wage Gap

Posted on: Jun 17, 2013, Source: Salon

A rambling response about how to "create education better" from Marissa Powell is making the Internet rounds.

Study: "Spiritual" People More Likely to Commit Crimes than Atheists

Posted on: Jun 13, 2013, Source: Salon

Atheists also less likely to be mentally troubled, suffer anxiety and have phobias.

Watch: 11-Year-Old Tells Michelle Rhee's StudentsFirst to Drop Anti-Gay Honoree

Posted on: Jun 7, 2013, Source: Salon.com

StudentsFirst rescinds Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan's “Reformer of the Year” designation after his sponsorship of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

In Texas, It's OK to Murder an Escort if She Won't Sleep with You

Posted on: Jun 7, 2013, Source: Salon

The jury found that Ezekiel Gilbert was attempting to "retrieve stolen property" when he fatally shot Lenora Frago

Immigrants Give More to Medicare Than They Take Out

Posted on: May 30, 2013, Source: Salon

A new study shows that, between 2002 and 2009, immigrants contributed far more into the Medicare system than they took out, generating a $15 billion surplus.

Oklahoma Lawmaker: “What Happened to the Republican Party I Joined?”

Posted on: May 29, 2013, Source: Salon

Where is the GOP that "felt women should have the right to control their own destiny?" asks state Rep. Doug Cox.

18 Year-Old Facing Felony Charges for Same-Sex Relationship with 14 Year-Old Refuses Plea Deal, Heads to Court

Posted on: May 25, 2013, Source: Salon

Critics charge anti-gay bias is fueling the charges.

Holy Moly -- Supreme Court to Rule on Prayer at Government Meetings

Posted on: May 20, 2013, Source: Salon

The justices agreed to determine if Christian prayer at a town council meeting violated the Establishment Clause.

On What Planet? Conservative Group Targets AARP for Promoting "Homosexual Agenda"

Posted on: May 16, 2013, Source: Salon

The middle-of-the-road organization for older Americans somehow manages to draw anti-LGBT fire.

Judge Denounces Obama’s Bizarre Opposition to Plan B Contraception As Harming Women and Teens

Posted on: May 11, 2013, Source: Salon

Administration's request called "frivolous," "politically motivated," and “something out of an alternate reality”

Public School Cancels Graduation Rather Than Remove Prayer From Ceremony

Posted on: May 9, 2013, Source: Salon

An Arkansas public school has canceled its graduation ceremony rather than remove a prayer from the opening address.

Chief of the U.S. Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Charged with... Sexual Battery

Posted on: May 6, 2013, Source: Salon

Air Force Lt. Col. Jeff Krusinski was arrested and charged with sexual battery in Virginia over the weekend

Wikipedia Decides to Segregate American Women Authors

Posted on: Apr 25, 2013, Source: Salon

The site's overwhelmingly male user editors began forced gender migration this week.

Israel-Based Therapist Releases Sex Manual for Ultra-Orthodox Jews

Posted on: Apr 22, 2013, Source: Salon

The book is the first of its kind, and features a sealed envelope of "sexually explicit" illustrations.

Critically Ill Woman Faces Jail Time if She Goes Forward with Lifesaving Abortion

Posted on: Apr 18, 2013, Source: Salon

In addition to her health complications, doctors have confirmed that the fetus has anencephaly and is nonviable.

Adam Lanza Was Bullied While He Attended Sandy Hook Elementary, Family Member Says

Posted on: Apr 15, 2013, Source: Salon

The unnamed relative also alleges that Nancy Lanza considered suing the school for turning a blind eye to the abuse.

Study: Men More Likely Than Women to be Depressed over Childlessness

Posted on: Apr 13, 2013, Source: Salon

A British researcher found that heterosexual men are pretty baby crazy, too.

U.S. Ranks at the Bottom of Child Well-Being

Posted on: Apr 12, 2013, Source: Salon.com

The United States ranked 26 out of 29 countries, just ahead of Lithuania, Latvia and Romania.

High School Apologizes For Making Students Argue That 'Jews Are Evil'

Posted on: Apr 12, 2013, Source: Salon

"In five paragraphs, they were required to prove that Jews were the source of Germany's problems."

Apple Censors Comic with Gay Sex But OK with Hetero

Posted on: Apr 10, 2013, Source: Salon

"Saga" comic with explicit gay images, albeit small, won't be sold through iOS apps.

Someone at the Vatican Is Illegally Downloading Porn

Posted on: Apr 9, 2013, Source: Salon

Internet records reveal a resident of the city-state is Holy See-ing a lot of porn stars Lea Lexis and Krissy Lynn.

Someone at the Vatican Is Illegally Downloading Porn

Posted on: Apr 9, 2013, Source: Salon

Internet records reveal a resident of the city-state is Holy See-ing a lot of porn stars Lea Lexis and Krissy Lynn.

Are States Still Enforcing Unconstitutional Sodomy Laws?

Posted on: Apr 9, 2013, Source: Salon

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli isn't the only lawmaker trying to legislate consensual adult sex.

Obama, Take Note -- Study Shows Talking About a Female Political Candidate’s Appearance Hurts Her Chances of Winning

Posted on: Apr 8, 2013, Source: Salon

Researchers found that the more media attention a woman received for her looks, the less likely she was to win.

Gay Son of “Conversion Therapy” Founder on Coming Out to His Dad

Posted on: Apr 8, 2013, Source: Salon

Dr. Charles Socarides thought being gay was a curable mental illness. Sadly, having a gay son didn't change that.

Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Fast Food?

Posted on: Apr 3, 2013, Source: Salon

You can eat healthy enough at certain chains, but the industry can do better

High School Teacher In Trouble For Using the Word 'Vagina' in Biology Class

Posted on: Mar 28, 2013, Source: Salon

Tim McDaniel's students defend him for being open about issues like climate change and STDs.

Meet Reno Saccoccia: Steubenville’s Head Football Coach

Posted on: Mar 20, 2013, Source: Salon

Evidence shows Saccoccia knew about the rape early on, but didn't report it. So why does he still have his job?

What It Means that the New Pope Is a Jesuit

Posted on: Mar 14, 2013, Source: Salon

Jesuits are known to be evangelistic eggheads, and sometimes even liberal, though not Pope Francis.

Revealed! The 10 Most Popular Porn Searches in America (And the World)

Posted on: Mar 12, 2013, Source: Salon

We're not a monarchy, but we definitely have a queen -- MILF be her name

There Is Kitty Litter in Your Cigarette

Posted on: Mar 1, 2013, Source: Salon

And it's helping tabacco companies avoid up to $1.1 billion in taxes

Porn Star in Space?

Posted on: Feb 4, 2013, Source: Salon

Coco Brown wants to be the first-ever porn star in space.

Take Ecstasy, Save Your Relationship

Posted on: Feb 1, 2013, Source: Salon

An Oxford ethicist argues taking "love-enhancing" drugs could be a moral imperative for modern parents.

Right-Wing Churches Threaten the Boy Scouts: You Better Keep Discriminating Against Gays

Posted on: Feb 1, 2013, Source: Salon.com

About 70 percent of Scout troops are sponsored by faith-based organizations. Many are threatening to break ties.

2013 Super Bowl Ads Preview: The Good, the Sexy and Mildly Controversial

Posted on: Jan 31, 2013, Source: Salon

The smell of chicken wings and seven-layer dip is the air.

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