Jana Meisenholder
They Barter and Trade to Survive. How Will They Vote?
The New York Times
Published November 1st, 2024: A reported feature exploring why Joe Biden's economic pitch fell flat for many in America's fiercely self-reliant barter communities, why Donald Trump's brand of economic populism holds enduring appeal and, ultimately, how rural support helped boost him into a second term in the White House.
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The Atavist Magazine​
Published July 29th, 2022: A dispatch from the Colville Indian Reservation, profiling a young jockey attempting the notorious Suicide Race for the first time, and his journey to get there.
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Why Fossil Hunting is the Next Big Hobby
The Wall Street Journal
Published on March 24th, 2021: A service journalism piece informing how fossil hunting can provide a sense of outdoor adventure while contributing to citizen science, guiding readers on how to responsibly search, identify, and participate in paleontological research.
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Truly Adventurous​
Published June 8th, 2021: Revisiting the infamous 1996 case of attempted murder between the identical twin sisters, told in narrative form and featuring new interviews from their family members.
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Taipei Times
Published February 20th, 2019: A reported op-ed examining China’s “50 Cent Army”––how roughly half a million to two million internet commenters are allegedly paid or otherwise incentivized by the government to post pro-China messages online, shaping public opinion and countering criticism of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Everybody Wants a Piece of Black Cowboy Culture
Rolling Stone
Published October 15h, 2019: A dispatch from the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia, that examines the legacy of African Americans in the American West through the story of a local cowboy competing in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, published to coincide with the release of Lil Nas X’s hit single Old Town Road.
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8 Designers Reflect on their Asian Heritage as Fashion Inspiration
Nylon ​
Published February 22, 2021: Interviews with eight designers who share how their roots shape their design process and inspires them to express their personal stories through fashion.
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Vanished in the Heartland
Medium
Published March 29th, 2023: An original reported story on Angela Green, a Chinese-born Kansas mother who mysteriously vanished in 2019, featuring interviews with her daughter and niece.
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The Complicated and Painful Legacy of Dr. Seuss
The Establishment
Published August 24th, 2020: A profile of Helen Geisel, the first wife of the beloved children’s author, who frequently went uncredited for her contributions to his work.
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China's 'Little Pink Army' Is Gearing Up to Invade the Internet
News Lens International
Published August 24th, 2020: A reported deep dive into a group of young, mostly female internet users who defend China online by targeting critics and promoting patriotic messages––and exploring what motivates them.
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My Mother's Dreams Slipped Through My Sweaty Fingers
ZORA
Published November 18th, 2019 : A personal essay exploring hyperhidrosis, immigration, and the lost dreams of our parents.
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