Laura Bassett is an American journalist and freelance journalist and columnist for Independent.
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Best Known For:Freelance Journalist and Columnist at Independent
Breakthrough:Earned national recognition through her investigative political columns at HuffPost in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Laura Bassett
- Full Name: Laura Bassett
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: Independent
- Place of Birth: United States
- Gender: Female
- Beats: Politics / Government and Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Media Level: National
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Laura Bassett Age
Laura Bassett's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended University of Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in English.
- University of Virginia
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
- University of Virginia
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: English
Career & Work
Laura Bassett's career includes news and reporting roles with The Daily Beast / GQ / MSNBC and HuffPost.
Organization: The Daily Beast / GQ / MSNBC
Role: Freelance Contributor and Columnist
Period: 2018–Present
Details: New York · Writes cultural commentary and political analysis columns.
Organization: HuffPost
Role: Senior Politics Reporter
Period: 2009–2018
Details: Spent nearly a decade reporting heavily on federal reproductive rights legislation and national politics.
Rise to Fame
Laura Bassett became known for her work as freelance Journalist and Columnist at Independent.
Notable Coverage
- Women's rights and national political culture - Various - Widely known for her reporting on gender issues and political accountability
Personal Information
- Full Name: Laura Bassett
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Measurements
- Hair Color: Brown
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/leliabassett
