Jana Meisenholder
They Barter and Trade to Survive. How Will They Vote?
The New York Times
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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​
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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.
(This article was included in The Year's Best Sports Writing anthology by Triumph Books, received second place in the Los Angeles Press Club's 2023 Southern California Journalism Awards, and was a finalist for the American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA) Writing Awards.)​
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Why Fossil Hunting is the Next Big Hobby
The Wall Street Journal
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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​
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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
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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
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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 ​
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Published November 18th, 2019 : A personal essay exploring hyperhidrosis, immigration, and the lost dreams of our parents.
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