Author Bios

Markus is an award-winning journalist who covers Virginia politics from the state Capitol in Richmond. His coverage area includes the General Assembly, the executive branch and elections in Virginia.

Brandon Mulder is a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute and a contributor to The Texas Tribune.

Petala Ironcloud is a Native writer and strategist whose work explores federal Indian law, environment, technology, and art. They have written for The New York Times, Time, The New …

Aseel Mafarjeh is a West Bank-focused journalist, focusing on stories that speak of the challenges and creativity of youth in Palestine.

Charlotte covers politics for Virginia Mercury following several years of state, local and federal government coverage at other Virginia outlets to include the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Charlottesville Tomorrow. Some …

Gabriel Matias Castilho reports on the Washington, D.C. area. Previously, he worked for Capitol News Illinois, covering environmental policy, energy and utilities across the state. He is currently a …

Sam Stockard is a veteran Tennessee reporter and editor, having written for the Daily News Journal in Murfreesboro, where he served as lead editor when the paper won an …

Amy K. Matsui, J.D., is vice president for child care and income security at the National Women’s Law Center, and a Public Voices Fellow of The OpEd Project in Partnership with the National …

Charles Paullin is a Richmond, Virginia-based reporter focusing on energy and environment issues. He’s won several awards for his previous work covering state policy with the Virginia Mercury and …

Ayden Runnels is the afternoon/evening reporter. Previously, they were a breaking news reporter for the Las Vegas Sun. A graduate of the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University …