
Andrea Stanley
A former features director at Cosmopolitan, and the current executive editor of Marie Claire, Andrea reports on politics, people, culture, social trends, physical and mental health, and more.
Latest articles by Andrea Stanley
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In Our Era of Mass Shootings, Will the Educators Ever Be All Right?
A growing group of survivors must contend with the deep, emotional impact such an event has on their lives.
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We Partnered With Harvard to Ask: How Do Women Really Feel About Guns?
We asked women about their interest in guns, their fears, their political feelings, and more.
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Women and Guns: A ‘Marie Claire’ Investigation
Ten years ago, ‘Marie Claire’ published a groundbreaking series that explored the complex world of females and firearms. A decade later, we’re returning to the same topic to understand what’s changed—and what hasn’t.
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Abby Phillip Wasn’t Looking for the Spotlight. She Earned It Anyway.
After writing her first book on Jesse Jackson’s legacy, the CNN anchor reflects on risk, resilience, and staying true to herself.
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Melinda French Gates Knows Exactly How Her Career Ends
One year since the philanthropist left the Gates Foundation, she’s still figuring things out—but there’s one cause she’s committed to for life.
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Elizabeth Warren: This Is What Eliminating the Department of Education Will Actually Look Like
With the Trump administration threatening to sign an executive order to shut down the agency as soon as today, the Senator sits down with 'Marie Claire' to explain how public schools, financial aid, and civil rights would be impacted.
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A’ja Wilson Is Still Reaching New Heights
She’s been leading the WNBA for years. But now, with the sport seeing unprecedented growth, the basketball superstar opens up about what it means to have all eyes on you.
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The 700-Mile Journey to Get an Abortion
As states continue to enact harmful legislation that restricts access to reproductive healthcare, a network of pilots is flying people across the country to get the services they need. 'Marie Claire' reports from the air.
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This Is Not Just Another Anti-Ambition Article
Maybe you’re over hustle culture. Maybe you’re done never saying no. Okay, but first: Can we tell you about a side of the buzzy character trait that no one is talking about?
By Andrea Stanley Published