Author Bios

Valerie Vande Panne is a writing fellow and chief correspondent at Local Peace Economy, a project of the Independent Media Institute. She is an independent journalist whose work has …

Reed Richardson is a media critic and writer whose work has appeared in The Nation, AlterNet, Harvard University’s Nieman Reports and the textbook Media Ethics (Current Controversies).

Peter Geoghegan is investigations editor of openDemocracy's main site. Follow him on Twitter: @PeterKGeoghegan.

Robert Raymond is the co-producer and creative director of the “Upstream Podcast,” and senior producer, designer and creative director of “The Response.” He is passionate about exploring the intersections …

Brian Rinker is a journalist and health writer. Follow him on Twitter: @_TheBrink.

Kathryn Lafond is the author of Seasoned with Gratitude, 250 Recipes and Blessings Celebrating the Greater Nourishment of Real Food.

Pitasanna Shanmugathas recently graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and criminology.

Born and raised in Tennessee, Jordan Scruggs is a communicator and activist specializing in reproductive justice, racial justice and LGBTQ rights. Their passion comes from being raised by people …

Molly Parker is an investigative reporter focusing on public housing for The Southern Illinoisan. Follow her on Twitter: @mollyparkerSI.

Lisa Needham is an attorney who has worked in the areas of First Amendment, education and labor law. She is also an adjunct law professor focusing on teaching legal …