Reporter and editor with experience covering hate crimes, food, education, politics, policy, poverty and healthcare. GWU graduate with BA in Journalism, minor in Criminal Justice.
Black Americans still are victims of hate crimes more than any other group
Just 100 hate crimes have been pursued by federal prosecutors nationwide between January 2010 and July 2018, according to a News21 analysis of court documents. Half of those cases involved racially motivated violence against black Americans, more than any other group.
Bid to Let Pilots Fly Until 67 Gets New Look Amid Travel Woes
A battle over increasing the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots is building in Congress, as a wave of retirements loom and carriers brace for another busy season of post-pandemic travel.
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Planes’ Near Misses on Runways Need ‘Urgent Attention,’ Lawmakers Say
Recent plane near-collisions on runways have raised red flags among lawmakers crafting a major US aviation policy bill.
Meatpacking workers wonder whether job is a 'death sentence' amid outbreaks
Annie Grant never missed a day of work on the packing line at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Camilla, Georgia where she spent almost 15 years — until the pandemic hit.
Biden’s Climate Goals Challenged by Where to Make EV Chargers
The dueling pressures of rapidly deploying electric vehicle chargers around the country — while complying with federal Buy America rules — could threaten President Joe Biden’s climate agenda.
What US Government Is Doing About Ohio Chemical Train Derailment
Almost a month after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in a small village in eastern Ohio, setting cars on fire and releasing chemicals into the air, officials from a swath of federal and local agencies are still dealing with the consequences.
The Real Costs of Curbing Fare Evasion
Cities like New York and DC are using tougher enforcement and high-tech barriers to crack down on subway turnstile jumpers. Critics say there are better ways.
Millions are victims of hate crimes, though many never report them
More than 2.4 million crimes, whose victims suspect were motivated by hate, were committed across the United States in the five years between 2012 and 2016, according to a News21 analysis.
Flight Delays, Passenger Hassles Top Agenda for Panel Leaders
Finding remedies for flight disruptions, aging technology, and cramped seating, and managing new entrants into the airspace will take center stage as Congress crafts long-term bipartisan legislation to set aviation policy.
Deal Would Mean USPS Can’t ‘Drag Its Feet’ on Electric Vehicles
Democrats’ new reconciliation deal adds to pressure on the US Postal Service to amend its controversial vehicle contract.
How 3 Black-owned businesses created companies where CPG giants weren't looking
From the racist imagery on packaging to the lack of diversity among executives, the CPG space has long faced criticism for equity issues by insiders and consumers. But as protests against systemic racism have spread across the country for the last few months, some companies are pledging to make more tangible change.
Tesla Fires After Hurricane Raise Alarm for Florida Officials
The storm caused flooding and destruction across the state, and fire officials say they are still seeing its impact with EV batteries catching fire after saltwater damage.
Infrastructure Cash Leaves Buttigieg in a Bind to Hire Workers
The Transportation Department, tasked with spending the better part of $1 trillion from last year’s infrastructure law, needs more than 1,000 new employees to carry it out. Trouble is, the agency is struggling just to maintain the size of its workforce.
Postal Service Stirs Ire by Buying Gas Trucks and a Few EVs
The U.S. Postal Service currently plans for only 10% of its new truck fleet to be electric, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Wednesday, angering environmentalists who say the move flies in the face of a White House executive order to electrify the government’s vehicles.