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Clare Mulroy is an award-winning journalist and SEO reporter for USA TODAY.

She covers a variety of topics, including LGBTQ+ community issues, pet care, health and nutrition, politics and tech. Most recently, Clare won the NLGJA's 2023 "Excellence in Bisexual Coverage" award for her work on medical disclosure of bisexuality.

She is a graduate of American University's journalism program and is currently based in New York City.

You can view all her USA TODAY articles here, but below are a few of her favorites.

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New spicy Casey McQuiston book 'The Pairing' comes out this summer: What fans can expect

Move over “hot girl summer” – “hot bisexual summer” is ready for its moment and Casey McQuiston’s new novel “The Pairing” is here to usher it in.

If there’s one thing McQuiston knows, it’s queer romance – their past three novels prove as much. But “The Pairing" (on sale Aug. 6 from St. Martin's Griffin) is a much more indulgent read than its predecessors. Sexuality and gender are a constant conversation in McQuiston's work, but this forthcoming novel dives further into how they interact and sha
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'A matter of physical safety': What it means to deadname someone and the impact it makes

'A matter of physical safety': What it means to deadname someone and the impact it makes

Merriam-Webster named “authentic” its 2023 Word of the Year, but other top contenders included “indict,” “rizz” and “deadname.” These words reflect increased search and cultural impact.

“Deadnaming” is one word that’s coming up on the campaign trail – the local one, that is. In Ohio, three out of four transgender candidates have been challenged or disqualified based on an elections law that penalizes candi
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Hurts so good: In Dolly Alderton's 'Good Material,' readers feel heartbreak unfold in real-time

Hurts so good: In Dolly Alderton's 'Good Material,' readers feel heartbreak unfold in real-time

It's certainly what Dolly Alderton is getting at in her new romance novel "Good Material" (Knopf, 368 pp., ★★★½ out of four). In it, the author of popular memoirs “Everything I Know About Love” (now a series on Peacock) and “Dear Dolly” returns with a bittersweet comedy romance.

Our narrator is Andy, a down-on-his-luck, floundering comedian in London who comes home from a vacation with his girlfrien
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Presidential elections aren't as simple as a vote tally: How the Electoral College works

What does it take to be president? You’ve got to be at least 35 years old and a natural-born citizen, for starters. But after the campaigning is done and the ballots are filled out, how does a candidate become president?

The 2024 presidential election is quickly approaching, with Republican candidates taking the debate stage and polls staking early predictions. Before we get to Election Day, here’s everything you need to know about how Americans' votes are tallied.

What is the Electoral Colleg
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Is the egg ick affecting your health? Healthiest ways to eat them.

It’s the start of a beautiful day. You’re sitting down to eat a homemade egg breakfast when suddenly – blech. The eggs don’t look appetizing anymore, in fact, you’re repulsed by them.

It’s what’s been dubbed the “egg ick” on TikTok and it’s a real thing, says registered dietitian Abbey Sharp. It may even be affecting your health.

You know eggs are good for you, but what’s the best way to prepare and eat them? Here’s what to know to get the most health benefits.

What is the healthiest way to e
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Need a healthier cocktail this holiday season? Try these 4 low-calorie alcoholic drinks.

The holidays can be a time for increased drinking – whether you’re grabbing a cocktail because you’re celebrating, feeling social or drumming up some liquid courage around family members.

During the holiday season, it can feel impossible to maintain your health goals and still enjoy your favorite drinks and dishes, but it’s doable. Letting yourself indulge in holiday traditions can help lead to a healthier relationship with food, experts previously told USA TODAY.

Check out these healthier – b
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Want to get on BookTok? Tips from creators on how to find the best book recommendations

Want to get on BookTok? Tips from creators on how to find the best book recommendations

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Are you a fan of those ASMR slime videos on TikTok? How about cooking videos? Mini stand-up comedy specials? There’s a niche for everyone on the app, including people who spend most of their time reading books.

We’re talking about BookTok of course, a place where book lovers come to connect and share recommendations
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John Lennon was killed 43 years ago today: Who killed him and why did they do it?

Tread carefully around emotional Beatles fans – the release of “Now and Then,” which uses extracted vocals from a demo John Lennon recorded in his home in the late 1970s, has us “gently weeping.” Lennon, a lauded musician and peace activist, died 43 years ago today.

Former bandmates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunited to complete the track, which also features the late George Harrison who recorded guitar and vocal parts before he died in 2001.

As we remember the “Imagine” singer, here’s a
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Dinner ideas for picky eaters: Healthy meals for kids who don't love all foods.

Dinner ideas for picky eaters: Healthy meals for kids who don't love all foods.

Having a picky eater in the family can make mealtime physically and emotionally exhausting – both for parents and kids.

So what’s the best way to ensure your child is getting important nutrients while making eating a comfortable experience? According to Rose Britt, a registered dietitian with Top Nutrition Coaching, the answer is not “waiting it out” and assuming your kid will eat when they’re hungry.

“I’ve seen a
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Holiday healthy eating tips: 8 expert tips to enjoy your favorites and still feel good

It’s the holiday season, a time full of Christmas lights, holiday parties and plenty of delicious food.

The end of the year creeps up quickly, and it may feel like there’s no time to manage your health on top of the events to organize, presents to buy and family to see. Maybe you're one of the 64% of surveyed Americans who plan to delay their health aspirations until the start of the new year.

But eating healthy is not just possible, it's preferred, experts told USA TODAY. Here's what else to
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'Holding grief and joy at the same time': The great meaning of a Rainbow baby.

'Holding grief and joy at the same time': The great meaning of a Rainbow baby.

Starting a family is an exciting time for many adults, but it can also be challenging for others. Some families may struggle with infertility, or complications may arise along the way. It’s estimated that as many as 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and stillbirth affects about 1 in 175 births.

In reality, there is no “normal” way of becoming a parent, says Lindsey Henke, the founder and executive director of P
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How to make yourself cry: An acting coach's secrets for on command emotion

How to make yourself cry: An acting coach's secrets for on command emotion

Tears are unique to humans, but human infants share distress calls with most other mammal and bird young, often when separated from their mothers.

Crying extends far beyond infancy. A University of Pittsburgh research paper on the neurobiology of human emotional crying puts it this way: “Tearful crying facilitates social connections.”

We cry when we’re happy, we cry when we’re sad, we shed tears when we see our favorit
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‘Old Enough’ is the ‘Big Bisexual Book’ of the summer. Here’s why bi representation matters.

‘Old Enough’ is the ‘Big Bisexual Book’ of the summer. Here’s why bi representation matters.

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Writer Haley Jakobson didn’t just publish her debut novel in June. She published a “Big Bisexual Book.” It’s a slogan her team created for “Old Enough,” but it’s more than just marketing.

Bisexual individuals make up more than half of the LGBTQ+ community but are often less visible than other LGBTQ+ identities b
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'That's so camp': What the slang and aesthetic term means, plus its place in queer history

'That's so camp': What the slang and aesthetic term means, plus its place in queer history

"Camp" is a term many know but few can define. You may have heard it as slang adopted by Gen Z or in context with the 2019 Met Gala theme, but it has a much deeper history, particularly in queer communities.

Though “camp” preexisted American writer Susan Sontag, she produced one of the most seminal texts to define it in 1964:

“Camp asserts that good taste is not simply good taste; that there exists, ind
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Is the world's 'safest place' universal? Some find the ‘American dream’ outside of America

Is the world's 'safest place' universal? Some find the ‘American dream’ outside of America

The safest place in the world may be more easily measured for some than others. Iceland, for instance, ranks as the safest, most peaceful country on the 2022 Global Peace Index. But the majority-white country still struggles with the issue of racism, as do many of the other high-ranking “peaceful” and “happy” countries.

A 2020 Gallup poll found that 40% of Black Americans do not feel safe in their commun
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Amid ‘unicorn hunters’ and stereotypes, here’s how bisexual people are finding support

Amid ‘unicorn hunters’ and stereotypes, here’s how bisexual people are finding support

Three Brodsky didn’t know a lot of bisexual people growing up. So when she came out as a 37-year-old, she wondered, “Where are all the bi people?”

And then she realized they were everywhere, living around her. She just didn't know they were bisexual. Now eight years later, she runs Bconnected, a bisexual and queer social group in Colorado with about 2,400 members.

The bisexual community makes up 58% of LGBT
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What is the healthiest rice? Why that question can be problematic.

Which rice is healthier? Here's what to know about white rice vs. brown rice.

Rice is the third most produced agricultural crop globally, just behind sugarcane and corn. The top nine producers of rice are located in Asia, with China producing 28% of the world’s rice in 2019. That’s over 211 million tons.

Rice has also been an important staple food around the world, with roots dating to 8,000 BC. Being such a big part of daily diets, rice has naturally entered the healthy eating debate. Here’s
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Spotify pays artists (sort of), but not per stream. Here's how it breaks down.

Spotify pays artists (sort of), but not per stream. Here's how it breaks down.

You may know Spotify for its end of the year "Spotify Wrapped" personal music stats or from stalking your friends' listening activity on the desktop app. But for musicians, the most popular streaming platform in the world is an important part of making a career in music.

According to Spotify, over 28% of artists who earned over $10,000 from Spotify in 2020 and 2021 were self-distributed. The streaming platform estim
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To disclose or not to disclose: Inside the push for bisexual-affirming medical care

To disclose or not to disclose: Inside the push for bisexual-affirming medical care

The last time Lauren Krouse saw her primary care doctor, the medical assistant breezed through Krouse’s patient history form. She laughed and brushed off the question about sexual orientation.

“I don’t even know why I’m asking this,” the assistant said. She assumed Krouse was straight.

But Krouse is bisexual, and knows the assistant should have asked. Because for many bisexual people, disclosing sexual orienta
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"The Sympathy Card" Is A Charming Love Letter to Boston Queer Culture

Two newlywed lesbians, one a smooth talker, the other hopelessly awkward. Soccer. A flower store. Boston queer culture. A cancer patient’s dying wish to get her wife laid before she’s gone.

This is The Sympathy Card, and it’s a must-watch lesbian rom-com being released on streaming platforms Friday, July 1.

Just after they get married, Josie’s (Nika Ezell Pappas) terminally ill wife Emma (Petey Gibson) gives her a deathbed order — she wants Josie to use the “sympathy card” to meet other lesbia
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Japanese American soldiers fought loyally for a country that didn’t always love them back

Like many others in Hawaii, Yonemitsu’s family wasn’t placed in incarceration camps. People of Japanese ancestry made up over one-third of the population, and the idea of incarcerating them was deemed impractical. But he got a chance to see what mainlanders experienced when he visited the incarceration camps Rohwer and Jerome in Arkansas with other soldiers from Company L.

“I was appalled on arrival at Jerome to see the barbed wire fencing and machine-gun equipped towers that encircled the camp
News Is Out •

LGBTQ+ youth are on the frontlines of massive setbacks for equality

A joint report by member publications of News is Out: Bay Area Reporter, Dallas Voice, Philadelphia Gay News, Q Voice News, Tagg Magazine, Washington Blade, and Windy City Times.

The LGBTQ+ community is experiencing wide-reaching attacks from state governments, with most proposed and passed legislation focusing on LGBTQ+ youth. News is Out explores what’s happening, how it’s affecting LGBTQ+ students and families, and what to do in the face of continued discrimination.

Where we stand now: Bay
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