Author Bios

Derecka Purnell is a movement lawyer, writer and activist. 

Abner Dennis is a research analyst focused on investigating Wall Street’s role in Puerto Rico. Abner previously worked with grassroots community organizations and collaborated on a squatters project. He …

Cassandra Stimpson is a research associate at the Center for International Policy.

Nia Harris is a research associate at the Center for International Policy.

Gillian Kane is a senior policy advisor for Ipas, an international women’s reproductive health and rights organization.

Alessandra Rosa is a Postdoctoral Scholar in Anthropology and Sociology at the University of South Florida.

Elizabeth Aranda is Professor of Sociology at the University of South Florida.

Travis Fain is a state government reporter at WRAL-TV.

Tyler Dukes is an Investigative Reporter at WRAL-TV News.

Cullen Browder is an Investigative Reporter at WRAL-TV News.