Editor, Co-Founder, Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO. Ex-Pilot, ex-Merc. @JSKstanford Fellow, 2015 Also on that sky site.
Charlottesville, VA
Joined July 2011
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NEWS: Thrilled to announce a partnership to bring more investigative and enterprise journalism to Virginia. Our small nonprofit, @VCIJ_Tweet, has joined @WHRO in Norfolk. 🧵1/
New from @VCIJ_Tweet @WHRO - Exports down, imports up. Tariffs, threats already disrupting #Virginia's trade. vcij.org/stories/virginias-i…
New from @VCIJ_Tweet - Federal cuts, potential sales weigh heavily on #Virginia vcij.org/stories/federal-pro… @WHRO @BigLocalNews
Thanks for the shout-out to @jrcloutier's fine coverage of dark money in Virginia politics. @VCIJ_Tweet @WHRO @OpenSecretsDC
Press Release: A New Year’s “Shout Out” for Investigative Journalists Covering Campaign Finance Issues in Virginia. Check out the great investigative journalism in Virginia focused on money in politics. BigMoneyOutVA thanks them for raising their voices. bit.ly/3BJ92xv
For our devoted @VCIJ_Tweet @WHRO followers, we've summed up a fantastic year in our small but mighty #Virginia newsroom vcij.org/2024-successes
On the way to #Christmas dinner, a Virginia mother's life is upended. A story of loss and new life. @VCIJ_Tweet @whro @L_MSmall vcij.org/virginia-voices-kri…
Listen in to a compelling podcast from @VCIJ_Tweet and @L_MSmall about the Mattaponi tribe's efforts.
Honored to tell the story of the Mattaponi's bid for federal recognition, their history of resilience against government oppression and hopes for the future. @WHRO #NativeAmerican @MattaponiJet
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Honored to tell the story of the Mattaponi's bid for federal recognition, their history of resilience against government oppression and hopes for the future. @WHRO #NativeAmerican @MattaponiJet
On Thanksgiving, a new effort to win recognition for a Virginia tribe. vcij.org/virginia-voices-mat… @WHRO @VCIJ_Tweet
NEW from @VCIJ_Tweet: Virginia commission begins to wrestle with the racial history of state colleges and universities. @propublica @WHRO
vcij.org/stories/virginia-pa…
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Black women in the U.S. are at greater risk of maternal death. To navigate their pregnancies, they’re turning to expert, ancestral knowledge.
#BeyondTheNews features Karen Kasmauski & @HansenLouis reporting for @VCIJ_Tweet on Black maternal health.
➡️bit.ly/BeyondNewsPC
ALT Beyond the News Global Health - See the full picture
On Thanksgiving, a new effort to win recognition for a Virginia tribe. vcij.org/virginia-voices-mat… @WHRO @VCIJ_Tweet
This is tragic. We've (@VCIJ_Tweet @WHRO) partnered with @OpenSecretsDC. It's a top-notch newsroom, uncompromisingly thorough and incredibly skilled at analyzing campaign finance data. They see stories others don't. Don't let these lights go dark.
Form the @whro newsroom: election results for Hampton Roads mayors, school boards and city councils whro.org/election-2024/2024-…
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#PHOTOS: Election officials and volunteers across Hampton Roads assist voters.
Remember, polls will close tonight at 7 p.m. As long as you’re in line by 7, you will be allowed to vote.
Check out our website for live election coverage here: whro.org/elections
The sudden departure comes as @DollarTree faces new pressures from regulators to clean up its stores. Our @VCIJ_Tweet and @WHRO investigation. vcij.org/stories/dollar-tree…
In a statement late Monday, Rick Dreiling said his health is “presenting some new challenges over the past two months” and “the time is right for me to step away to focus on myself and my family.”
Read more here: tinyurl.com/dcur5x5n
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Today is Election Day and polls are now open!
If you’re voting today, you must vote at your assigned polling place.
View our comprehensive voter guide for more info here: tinyurl.com/57xte2p6
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Virginia's election season is starting, and it's time to make sure you're ready to vote! Check out WHRO News' Election Guide for all the details on voting early, what’s on the ballot and how to stay informed.
View our full voter guide here: whro.org/voterguide2024
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If you're heading to the polls, don't forget your ID! 🪪
If there are any issues with your registration, ID or ballot, you will be allowed to cast a provisional ballot.
View our comprehensive voter guide for more info here: tinyurl.com/57xte2p6
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Those of you who are #Va citizens and were kicked off the voter rolls in @GovernorVa’s controversial pre-election purge can still vote today.
That’s because state law allows Virginians to register at the polls on Election Day and cast a provisional ballot.
